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Japanese Yew

Taxus cuspidata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Ju-mok
Japanese Araragi
Chinese Dong bei dou shan

Similar Species in Taxus

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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
Least Concern
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Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
Near Threatened
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Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis
Endangered
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West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
Endangered
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Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
Critically Endangered
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East Himalayan Yew
Taxus wallichiana
Endangered
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Hybrid yew
Taxus media
Not Evaluated
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Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Yew?
The scientific name of Japanese Yew is Taxus cuspidata. It belongs to the genus Taxus.
Where does Japanese Yew live?
Japanese Yew is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Japanese Yew belong to?
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata) belongs to the genus Taxus, which is part of the taxonomic family Taxaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese Yew belong to?
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Yew?
The closest relatives of Japanese Yew in the genus Taxus include American Yew, Canadian Yew, Chinese Yew, West Himalayan Yew, Florida Yew.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
LC
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Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
NE
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Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
NT 🐾
Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis
EN 🐾
West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
EN 🐾
Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
CR 🐾
East Himalayan Yew
Taxus wallichiana
EN 🐾
Hybrid yew
Taxus media
NE 🐾
Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
EN 🐾
Maire's Yew
Taxus mairei
VU 🐾
Common Yew
Taxus baccata
VU
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