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Taxus

Taxus

9.1
A group of evergreen trees and bushes called yews that grow in cool parts of the Northern Hemisphere
  • noun
  • /ˈtæksəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Taxus tree is commonly found in gardens.

Examples

  • Many Taxuses are used in landscaping for their aesthetic appeal.

  • In the garden, the Taxus trees provide a beautiful green backdrop during the winter months.

  • Many parts of the Taxus plant are toxic if ingested by humans or animals.

  • Researchers study Taxus for its medical uses, especially in the development of cancer drugs.

  • The Taxus genus includes several species commonly used in landscaping.

  • The landscaper recommended planting Taxus to create a natural hedge around the property.

  • Many people choose Taxus for their gardens due to its resilience in colder climates.

Synonyms

yew
vsTaxus
5 6.7

An evergreen tree with flat needle-like leaves and red berries often used for hedges

is the scientific genus name for the same group of evergreen shrubs and trees

Compounds

Taxidea taxus
  • Specialized
9.9

A mammal from North America that lives in holes in the ground and digs to make them

Taxus baccata
  • Specialized
9.6

A long-lived evergreen tree from Europe and western Asia with dark green leaves and red poisonous berries

Taxus brevifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

A yew tree from the Pacific coast of North America with uneven branches and dark green leaves

Taxus cuspidata
  • Specialized
9.7

A hardy evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green leaves used in gardens

Taxus floridana
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bushy tree with very narrow leaves that grows only in northern Florida

Surface Forms

Taxus singular
Taxuses plural

Etymology

Taxus comes from the Latin word taxus, the old name for the 'yew' tree. That's why Taxus refers to the evergreen yews, trees people know as long-lived evergreens with many parts that are poisonous but useful in medicine.