because it is their summer time
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.
The yew berry is a small, red, berry-like fruit surrounded by a fleshy, cup-shaped structure called an aril. The aril is bright red and looks like a small cup or shell encasing the yew berry. It is important to note that the yew berries are toxic if ingested.
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.
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.
Yew.
Deathberries, also known as yew berries, are highly toxic berries that grow on the yew tree. They contain compounds that can be deadly if ingested, causing symptoms like vomiting, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. It is important to avoid consuming these berries as they are poisonous to humans and animals.
There are many species of yew bushes, all of which belong to the genus Taxus. Here are the Latin names for some common yew varieties: Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew) Taxus baccata 'Repandens' (Spreading English Yew) Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' (Irish Yew) Taxus × media 'Hicksii' (Hicks Yew) There are many species of yew bushes, all of which belong to the genus Taxus. Here are the Latin names for some common yew varieties: Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew) Taxus baccata 'Repandens' (Spreading English Yew) Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' (Irish Yew) Taxus × media 'Hicksii' (Hicks Yew)
All are toxic to one level or another.
The needles and seeds of all yews are highly poisonous to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, although the red, fleshy seed covering is not.
as far as i know all berberis berries are edible as are mahonia berries.depending on growing conditions and personal taste some may find are not very palatable but can be made into jellies or jams.
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.
Evergreens.