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Yes and no. The seeds are deadly while the flesh is sweet and edible. So, although I sometimes pick them and suck off the skin and flesh and then spit out the seeds, I wouldn't do that where anybody might see me and copy me and then die from swallowing the seeds.
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What is difference between oak and yew?
a yew tree is part of coniferous trees so it may have cones. the yew tree is poisonous to eat though. an oak tree has acorns.
Are yew berries poisonous?
Yes & No The seeds inside the berries of Taxus Baccata, the common yew, are extremely poisonous and just one can kill you. There is no known antidote. The red flesh surrounding the seed is not toxic and can be eaten. It has a very sweet & pleasant taste.
Why is it a problem yew bushes are often covered with red berries?
All parts of the Yew tree are poisonous. They were often planted in graveyards as a real deterrent to prevent cattle and sheep from being grazed there.
Are evergreen tree needles poisonous to dogs?
Not pine, cedar, balsam etc. Some, such as Yew or Podocarpus would be.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Yew?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Taxus spp.
Is it safe to burn yew wood?
no it releases a poisonous gas that can kill you after just one week of constant burning
Are Podocarpus Japanese Yew shrubs poisonous to pets and dogs in particular?
Yes, extremely poisonous. Take a look at the web link ' Animal Poison Control Center' to the left.
What does the word yew mean?
A poisonous evergreen tree/shrub with flat dark green needles and scarlet berries. Taxus baccatta is the common yew. The berries are poisonous the foliage is being used to produce cancer fighting drugs.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Shrubby yew Podocarpus?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Podocarpusmacrophyllus , Podocarpus spp.
Which tree gives fruit for 300 years?
Yew trees live for hundreds of years (often in churchyards) and bear red fruit. These berries are gloopy, sugary and edible, however the seeds are highly poisonous. If you must eat yew berries then be careful.
Do baby goats know what plants are poisonous to them?
no not at first, some goats never find out so be careful if they are kept around such plants, especially yew!
What is a Japanese conifer with the homonym ewe?
A Japanese conifer with the homonym "ewe" is the "yew" tree (Taxus cuspidata). It is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Japan. Yew trees have poisonous seeds, but their wood is highly valued in Japan for traditional crafts, including making bows and lacquered containers.
