Plum-Yews
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Plum-Yews
cephalotaxus
Plum-Yews are evergreen plants with beautiful, needle-like leaves. They can produce small, plum-like fruits that are fun to spot in nature!
Habitat: Plum-Yews are found in forests and gardens, often in shady areas.
Appearance
The Plum-Yews has dark green, flattened, needle-like leaves resembling those of a yew, arranged in a distinct V-shape. Its unique 'fruits' are fleshy, olive-green to purple cones, giving it a distinctive plum-like appearance and soft texture.
KingdomPlantaePhylumStreptophytaClassPinopsidaOrderCupressalesFamilyTaxaceaeGenusCephalotaxus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Plum-Yews are not true yews, but belong to their very own plant family!
Scientists are studying compounds from Plum-Yews for possible use in new medicines.
Some ancient Plum-Yew species have existed for millions of years on Earth!
Their 'fruits' are actually fleshy cones, which attract birds to help spread seeds.
Special abilities
Ability
Shade Dweller
Plum-Yews can grow well in low light, letting them thrive in the shady understory of forests where other plants struggle.
Ability
Toxic Defense
Plum-Yews produce toxic compounds in their seeds that help protect them from being eaten by hungry animals.
Ability
Evergreen Power
Its tough, evergreen needles allow Plum-Yews to make food all year round, even during the cold winter months.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-600 cm
- Spread
- 100-400 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Pale Thrush
Turdus pallidus
Disperses seeds after consuming the fleshy arils.
eaten by
Japanese Waxwing
Bombycilla japonica
Feeds on the fleshy seed coverings, aiding seed dispersal.
shelters
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Great Tit
Parus major
Nests and hides within its dense evergreen branches.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
CephalotaxusPlum YewYew Plum
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Plum-Yews?
150-600 cm
How wide does Plum-Yews spread?
100-400 cm
When does Plum-Yews bloom?
Spring
Is Plum-Yews edible?
No
Is Plum-Yews toxic?
Moderate
What is Plum-Yews's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Plum-Yews pollinated?
Wind
Where is Plum-Yews usually found?
Plum-Yews are found in forests and gardens, often in shady areas.
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