Ginkgo Tree (Seeds)

The ginkgo is a living fossil, recognizable in fossils and with no living relatives. For centuries, it was thought to be extinct in the wild, but is now known to grow in at least two small areas in Zhejiang province in eastern China, in the Tianmushan Reserve. Because the odor from the fruit is found objectionable, usually male trees are preferred for landscaping purposes in the modern era. I have seen ginkgo trees before, but finding one with seeds on it is a little unusual for this reason.