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Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus

9.9
A group of evergreen bushes and small trees from East Asia called plum-yews
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛfəloʊˈtæksəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners appreciate the hardiness and unique foliage of Cephalotaxus in shady landscapes.

Examples

  • The Cephalotaxus species are resistant to deer and thrive in acidic soils.

  • Botanists have classified several varieties within the genus Cephalotaxus.

  • The Cephalotaxus plant thrives in shaded areas.

  • I have a Cephalotaxus in my garden.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the hardiness and unique foliage of Cephalotaxus in shady landscapes.

  • Botanists have classified several varieties within the genus Cephalotaxus.

  • The Cephalotaxus species are resistant to deer and thrive in acidic soils.

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 scientific genus name for those same Asian shrubs

Surface Forms

Cephalotaxus singular
Cephalotaxuses plural

Etymology

Cephalotaxus is named from Greek parts kephale 'head' and taxus 'yew', and a helpful image is the little fruit that looks like a 'head' at the tip of a twig. So the name means 'head-yew' and tells us about these evergreen plum-yews.