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Mi ye hong dou shan (West Himalayan Yew)

Taxus contorta

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (松柏纲)
Order
Pinales (松柏目)
Family
Taxaceae
Genus
Taxus
Species
Taxus contorta (Mi ye hong dou shan)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Mi ye hong dou shan
Hindi Thuner

Similar Species in Taxus

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Dong bei dou shan
Taxus cuspidata
Not Evaluated
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Hong Dou Shan
Taxus chinensis
Endangered
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Nan fang hong dou shan
Taxus mairei
Vulnerable
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Ximalaya Hongdoushan
Taxus wallichiana
Endangered
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Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
Endangered
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American Yew
Taxus canadensis
Least Concern
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Common Yew
Taxus baccata
Vulnerable
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Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
Near Threatened
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mi ye hong dou shan?
The scientific name of Mi ye hong dou shan is Taxus contorta. It belongs to the genus Taxus.
What is the conservation status of Mi ye hong dou shan?
Mi ye hong dou shan (Taxus contorta) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mi ye hong dou shan belong to?
Mi ye hong dou shan (Taxus contorta) belongs to the genus Taxus, which is part of the taxonomic family Taxaceae.
Is Mi ye hong dou shan endangered?
Yes, Mi ye hong dou shan (Taxus contorta) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Mi ye hong dou shan belong to?
Mi ye hong dou shan (Taxus contorta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Mi ye hong dou shan?
The closest relatives of Mi ye hong dou shan in the genus Taxus include Dong bei dou shan, Hong Dou Shan, Nan fang hong dou shan, Ximalaya Hongdoushan, American Yew.

Genus Taxus — 11 Species

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Dong bei dou shan
Taxus cuspidata
NE 🐾
Hong Dou Shan
Taxus chinensis
EN
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Mi ye hong dou shan
Taxus contorta
EN
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Nan fang hong dou shan
Taxus mairei
VU 🐾
Ximalaya Hongdoushan
Taxus wallichiana
EN 🐾
American Yew
Taxus canadensis
LC 🐾
Common Yew
Taxus baccata
VU 🐾
Canadian Yew
Taxus brevifolia
NT 🐾
Florida Yew
Taxus floridana
CR 🐾
Hybrid yew
Taxus media
NE 🐾
Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
EN
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