Ginkgo : the tree that time forgot / Peter Crane ; with a foreword by Peter Raven.

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Explores the history of the ginkgo from its mysterious origin through its proliferation, drastic decline and ultimate resurgence. Also highlights the cultural and social significance of the ginkgo, its medicinal and nutritional uses, its power as a source of artistic and religious inspiration and it...

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Main Author: Crane, Peter R.
Language:English
Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2013], ©2013.
Subjects:
Ginkgo.
Physical Description:xix, 384 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Format: Book
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Explores the history of the ginkgo from its mysterious origin through its proliferation, drastic decline and ultimate resurgence. Also highlights the cultural and social significance of the ginkgo, its medicinal and nutritional uses, its power as a source of artistic and religious inspiration and its importance as one of the world’s most popular street trees.
Call Number:QK494.5.G48 C73 2013
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-361) and index.
ISBN:9780300187519 :
0300187513 :