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When the average Mary walks by a Gingko Biloba tree, she sees nothing unusual. But anybody who has a mind for horticulture and walks by a Gingko sees a truly odd tree.
Start with the leaves. Gingko (sometimes spelled Ginkgo) is the only deciduous conifer I know that has dichotomous veins. While all other leaves have veins that are networked throughout the leaf, the veins of Gingko are straight and parallel to each other. Just like corn and grass. Gingko Biloba often goes by the common name of Maidenhair tree, a name given because of its leaf shape.