Family Ginkgoaceae is a group of gymnosperms commonly known as the Ginkgo family. This family consists of only one living species, the Ginkgo biloba, which is a popular landscape tree. There are no other species in this family, but there are several synonyms for it. One of the most common synonyms is the Maidenhair tree, which refers to the distinctive shape of its leaves. Another synonym for Family Ginkgoaceae is the Silver apricot family, acknowledging the similarity of the fruits of the Ginkgo tree to apricots. Other synonyms for this family include the Fossil nut family, the Duckfoot family, and Living fossil family, acknowledging its ancient origins and unique evolutionary history.