Taxus

Taxus

Engelsk definition

Genus of coniferous yew trees or shrubs, several species of which have medicinal uses. Notable is the Pacific yew, Taxus brevifolia, which is used to make the anti-neoplastic drug taxol (PACLITAXEL).

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Engelska synonymer

Taxus brevifolia Taxus brevifolias brevifolia, Taxus