western yew

• Arbre conifère de l'Ouest de l'Amérique du Nord, connu scientifiquement sous le nom de Taxus brevifolia, apprécié pour son bois résistant et utilisé historiquement par les peuples autochtones pour fabriquer des outils et à des fins médicinales.

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.