Taxus
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- proper noun
- /ˈtæksəs/
- Specialized
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Taxus
- When we moved to this house ten years ago, this part of the yard was simply a foundation planting of tormented Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata).
- Taxus brevifolia
- Pacific yew tree (Taxus)
- Japanese yew (Taxus)
Examples
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One notable example is the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia).
Academic text (1996) -
No man created taxol (a secondary metabolite produced by Taxus brevifolia).
Blog text (14) -
The Pacific yew tree, Taxus brevifolia, is famous for its medicinal properties.
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In my garden, I have several Taxus species, including the popular common yew.
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The herbalist recommended using extracts from Taxus trees due to their healing benefits.
Synonyms
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An evergreen tree with flat needle-like leaves and red berries often used for hedges
Compounds
- Specialized
A mammal from North America that lives in holes in the ground and digs to make them
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A long-lived evergreen tree from Europe and western Asia with dark green leaves and red poisonous berries
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A yew tree from the Pacific coast of North America with uneven branches and dark green leaves
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A hardy evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green leaves used in gardens
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A small bushy tree with very narrow leaves that grows only in northern Florida
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Taxus is taken from Latin taxus, meaning the 'yew' tree. Botanists use Taxus as the scientific name for these flat, needle-like evergreens, which you may see in old churchyards or hear about because they are a source of important medicines.