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taxus brevifolia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun taxus brevifolia has 1 sense
  1. Pacific yew, California yew, western yew, Taxus brevifolia - small or medium irregularly branched tree of the Pacific coast of North America; yields fine hard close-grained wood
    --1 is a kind of yew
    --1 is a member of Taxus, genus Taxus

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Taxus Brevifolia

Description:

Taxus Brevifolia, commonly known as the Pacific yew, is an evergreen conifer tree native to western North America. It is a slow-growing shrub or small tree with dark green, needle-like leaves and produces small, bright red berries. The bark of Taxus Brevifolia is thin, reddish-brown, and somewhat scaly.

Senses:

Sense 1: Botany

In botany, Taxus Brevifolia refers to a particular species of coniferous tree and is often used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping projects.

Example sentence: The garden was adorned with beautiful Taxus Brevifolia trees that added an elegant touch to the landscape.

Sense 2: Medicinal

In the medicinal field, Taxus Brevifolia is known for its taxol-containing bark, which has potential anti-cancer properties and has been used in the development of cancer-fighting drugs.

Example sentence: Scientists are researching Taxus Brevifolia for its medicinal properties in the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Sense 3: Local

Locally, Taxus Brevifolia is often referred to as the Pacific yew tree and plays a significant role in the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for various species of wildlife.

Example sentence: The Pacific yew, scientifically known as Taxus Brevifolia, is a keystone species in the local forest ecosystem.

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