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Taxus × media

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Taxus × media is a hybrid evergreen shrub or tree resulting from a cross between the Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) and the English yew (Taxus baccata). This hybrid is known for being hardier and faster-growing than its parent species. It is widely cultivated and has numerous horticultural varieties. The leaves of Taxus × media typically have two distinct yellowish bands on their underside. Plants propagated from cuttings of lateral branches tend to be prostrate and shrubby, while those from leader shoots grow erect and conical.12

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  1. Japanese yew
  2. English yew
  3. Taxaceae

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