Yagisawa no Ohatsuki Icho

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Yagisawa no Ohatsuki Icho, Natural monument ginkgo tree in Minobu, Japan

The Yagisawa no Ohatsuki Icho stands as a male ginkgo tree with specific genetic characteristics, making it a designated natural monument in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Scientists have documented this specimen's botanical importance due to its rare ability to produce both male reproductive structures and occasional viable seeds on certain branches.

Local residents and botanical researchers regularly visit this ginkgo tree to study its unusual reproductive patterns and document its growth throughout different seasons.

Visitors can locate this natural monument at coordinates 35.410722° N latitude and 138.458778° E longitude in the Minamikoma district of Minobu.

This male ginkgo tree exhibits an exceptional characteristic where one branch produces ovules that develop into viable seeds, contrary to typical male specimens.

Location: Minobu

GPS coordinates: 35.41072,138.45878

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:28

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