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common yew

Taxus baccata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Taxaceae ›Genus: Taxus

About

Taxus baccata is a species of evergreen tree in the conifer family, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia. It is the tree originally known as yew, though with other related trees becoming known, it may now be known as common yew, English yew, or European yew. It is primarily grown as an ornamental. Most parts of the plant are poisonous, and consumption of the foliage can result in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common yew?
The scientific name of common yew is Taxus baccata.
What kingdom does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the family Taxaceae.
What genus does common yew belong to?
common yew belongs to the genus Taxus.