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Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus

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A group of evergreen bushes and small trees from East Asia called plum-yews
  • proper noun
  • /ˌsɛfəloʊˈtæksəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Cephalotaxus are soft and needle-like, resembling those of yews.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying compounds from Cephalotaxus species for potential medicinal uses.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Cephalotaxus for its shade tolerance and attractive foliage.

  • The Cephalotaxus tree thrives in shaded areas.

  • I planted a Cephalotaxus in my garden last spring.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Cephalotaxus for its shade tolerance and attractive foliage.

  • The leaves of Cephalotaxus are soft and needle-like, resembling those of yews.

  • I planted a Cephalotaxus in my garden last spring.

Synonyms

plum-yew
vsCephalotaxus
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen shrub or small tree with large seeds covered by soft flesh, often grown in gardens

is the formal Latin genus name used in scientific classification

Surface Forms

Cephalotaxus main

Etymology

Cephalotaxus comes from Greek parts kephale 'head' and taxus 'yew', because its small fruits or buds sit like a tiny 'head' on the branches. So the name means 'head-yew' and fits these plum-yew shrubs.