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Members of the Ginkgophyta were most numerous during the Jurassic period about 200 million years ago. Most
died out by about 65 million years ago and only one living species from
this division is alive today, Ginkgo biloba. These trees are
considered sacred in Japan and China, and have been used in temple gardens
for thousands of years. Such gardens, may have been their savior. Many
Ginkgo are used along side streets and sidewalks because they are quite
durable and can handle poor soil conditions.Ginkgo biloba
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