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western yew

/ˈwɛstərn juː/

Traducción: Árbol conífero originario del oeste de Norteamérica, conocido científicamente como Taxus brevifolia, apreciado por su madera resistente y usado históricamente por pueblos indígenas para fabricar herramientas y con fines medicinales.

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  • esÁrbol conífero originario del oeste de Norteamérica, conocido científicamente como Taxus brevifolia, apreciado por su madera resistente y usado históricamente por pueblos indígenas para fabricar herramientas y con fines medicinales.

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.

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

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    • 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.