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western yew

/ˈwɛstərn juː/

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/ˈwɛstərn juː/C1formalscientific
  • ruВид хвойного дерева, произрастающего на западе Северной Америки, известный под научным названием Taxus brevifolia, ценится за прочную древесину и исторически использовался коренными народами для изготовления инструментов и в медицине.

A species of coniferous tree native to western North America, known scientifically as Taxus brevifolia, valued for its durable wood and historically used by Indigenous peoples for tools and medicine.

  1. Tree speciesC1formalamerican

    A coniferous tree native to western North America, known for its durable wood and toxic alkaloids.

    ruДревесный вид

    • The western yew is often found in the understory of old-growth forests.
    • Its wood is highly valued for making bows and furniture.
    • The bark of the western yew contains taxol, a compound used in cancer treatment.