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Taxus baccata

 
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Taxus baccata - ywen, common yew, English yew
Image: Moore, Dawn - NBGW
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Common name: ywen, common yew, English yew
Family: Taxaceae (ywen / yew)
Distribution: Africa, Asia, Europe
Habitat: Forest
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Regional red list: Least concern
National red list: Least concern
Hardiness: (H7) Very hardy. < -20°C (USDA 6a-1)
Life form: Evergreen tree • Coeden bythwyrdd
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: Taxus (TAKS-us): Ancient Latin name, taxus, for yew.
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: baccata (BAK-ah-tuh): With berry-like fruit.
Dyfarniadau / Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Description: A medium-sized bushy evergreen tree with narrow, leathery, very dark green leaves arranged in two rows on the shoots, and insignificant flowers followed on female plants by fleshy red fruits.
Links: BSBI Plant Atlas 2020 • Royal Horticultural Society

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