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How poisonous is the yew?

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How poisonous is the yew?

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Poison is found in all parts except for the fleshy fruit. The poison is called Taxine. “The alkaloid ephedrine, as well as a volatile oil and traces of a cyanogenic glycoside, taxiphyllin, are also present.” HMSO 1984 The leaves are more toxic than the seed.

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