Which of the following plants is a famous example of a 'living fossil' that was once considered near extinction but is now widely cultivated?
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Correct answer: Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is the only surviving member of the order Ginkgoales. While it is now common in urban landscaping, its wild populations in China are limited and were historically on the brink of extinction.
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