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Ginkgo: The dinosaur tree that's still with us
Meet the prehistoric maidenhair tree with stinky fruits, pyramid leaves and an incredible history in the latest episode of Dig Deeper.
Did you know there's a tree from the time of the dinosaurs that you can see in parks and gardens across the UK?
Join Kew expert Cecily Withall to discover more about Ginkgo biloba, or the maidenhair tree, a prehistoric plant that has become a familiar ornamental plant.
Did you know that ginkgo "fruits" actually aren't really fruits? And just why do they smell quite so bad?
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