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Florida Yew

Taxus floridana

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (İğne yapraklılar)
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus floridana (Florida Yew)

Similar Species in Taxus

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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
Least Concern
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Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
Not Evaluated
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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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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 Florida Yew?
The scientific name of Florida Yew is Taxus floridana. It belongs to the genus Taxus.
What is the conservation status of Florida Yew?
Florida Yew (Taxus floridana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Florida Yew belong to?
Florida Yew (Taxus floridana) belongs to the genus Taxus, which is part of the taxonomic family Taxaceae.
Is Florida Yew endangered?
Yes, Florida Yew (Taxus floridana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Florida Yew belong to?
Florida Yew (Taxus floridana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Florida Yew?
The closest relatives of Florida Yew in the genus Taxus include American Yew, Japanese Yew, Canadian Yew, Chinese Yew, West Himalayan Yew.

Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
LC 🐾
Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
NE 🐾
Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
NT 🐾
Chinese Yew
Taxus chinensis
EN 🐾
West Himalayan Yew
Taxus contorta
EN
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Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
CR
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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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