What is the living fossil of Metasequoia glyptostroboides?
Precious tree species unique to China are called living fossils of plants. According to the brief introduction of Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Ginkgo biloba and Metasequoia glyptostroboides are both relict plant, which are unique and precious tree species in China as of July 29, 2023, and are called living fossils of plants. Ginkgo biloba, also known as Ginkgo biloba, Gongsun Tree, One-horned Tree and One-horned Fruit, belongs to Ginkgo family and Ginkgo genus, and is the only tree species in Ginkgo family. Born in acidic yellow soil with good drainage at an altitude of 500- 1000 meters, it is often mixed with coniferous and broad-leaved trees such as Cryptomeria fortunei, Torreya grandis and Orchidaceae. Wild ginkgo biloba is listed as a national first-class protection.