Botany - Ginkgo

Scientific name Ginkgo biloba (leaves: Ginkgo folium)
Appearance Deciduous tree with fan-shaped leaves, also fan-veined, often bilobed edges, light green in season, turning bright yellow in autumn
Smell Subtle when fresh, slightly herbaceous after drying; the fruits emit a strong and unpleasant odor
Color Tender green (leaves), golden yellow in autumn
Used parts Dried leaves, rarely fresh
Origins China, naturalized in Asia, Europe, and America
Toxicity level Low to moderate (possible interactions with anticoagulant treatments; raw seeds are toxic)