Assassination Trivia

[Eva Elisabeth]

(08-31-2015 05:11 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Jim is absolutely correct about these trees, and I will pass on receiving one as a prize! There used to be a residential neighborhood in D.C. that was lined with these trees, and it was unpleasant to drive down the street. I wonder what possessed the lady in 1865 to choose this as her tribute to Mr. Lincoln?

For the multiple symbolism I suppose. The gingko is a living fossil, the oldest surviving species of tree known to exist and only member of a group of ancient plants believed to have inhabited the earth up to 150 million years ago. Despite, a gingko tree can live over thousand years (which the lady might have hoped for the assassination tree, too). In China, there are gingkos that are believed to even be 2,500 years old. They have a long cultural history as a symbol for peace, hope, and wisdom, and as a medical plant to prevent and treat Alzheimer's and dementia and to enhance brain power. You can simply make tea from the dried leaves. (Unless you reconsider accepting the prize I would gladly take over!)