A poisonous evergreen tree/shrub with flat dark green needles and scarlet berries. Taxus baccatta is the common yew. The berries are poisonous the foliage is being used to produce cancer fighting drugs.
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A yew is a type of coniferous tree that belongs to the Taxus genus. Yew trees are known for their dark green leaves and red berries, and are often used in landscaping and as ornamental trees. The wood of the yew tree is also prized for its strength and flexibility, making it historically popular for making longbows.
The scientific name for Yew is Taxus.
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The cup of a yew tree is called an aril. It is a red, fleshy covering around the seed.
Products available from yew trees include yew wood, which is used for cabinetry and woodworking; yew extract, which has been used in traditional medicine for its supposed medicinal properties; and yew berries, which are toxic but have been used in the past for making dye.
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