Ginkgo The Ginkgoaceae is a family of gymnosperms which appeared during the Mesozoic Era, of which the only extant representative is Ginkgo biloba, which is for this reason sometimes regarded as a living fossil. Formerly, however, there were several other genera, and forests of ginkgo existed. Because leaves can take such diverse forms within a si... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgoaceae
(from the article `ginkgophyte`) ...leaves borne mainly on spur (short) branches; male and female trees; seeds with a fleshy outer layer that upon decay, emits an odour of rancid ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/33