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Cephalotaxus sinensis

Chinese plum yew

Synonyms
Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. sinensis
Cephalotaxus drupacea var. sinensis
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Botanical details
Family
Taxaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Cephalotaxus

Genus description

Cephalotaxus are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with 2-ranked, linear leaves resembling yew foliage, and somewhat plum-like, fleshy green fruits; male and female flowers are usually on separate plants

Name status

Correct

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