yew tree info

Yew tree, which has a very large existence area in Europe, in Mediterranean Countries and in Caucasus, can also be seen in many regions from the North to the South in our country. It does not form large forests by itself. It exists alone or in small groups within spruce, fir, and beech forests. It can be seen sometimes as a small bush form or in a tree form with dense branches and round crown Its flexible wood used to be used in making bows in the prehistoric period. Its leaves and young shoots contain a poisonous alcaloide called "Taksol". However, red peel of its seed is not poisonous and, edible.