The Forbidden Red Fruit
The “Forbidden” Red Fruit
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A “Taxus media”, A.K.A “Hicksii Yew” plant and fruit. All parts of this plant are poisonous.
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Shot Aug 28, 2010 ::Â Next to the Hennepin Public Library, Minnetonka, MN
Taken with a Canon Rebel XSi 12.2 MP D-SLR Camera
More info:
Taxus media (Hicksii Yew)
This yew can reach 20 feet high in 20 years and while it is narrow when young, it grows wider with age. Both male and female columnar clones produce deep dark green needles on top and pale green underneath. In general, form is broadly pyramidal with a central leader. Similar to Taxus cuspidata, the Anglojap Yew has olive green branchlets which do not turn brown the second year. Bud scales are blunt and leaves are two-ranked. Thrives in sandier soil that is acid to neutral and well-drained. Does well in either sun or shade.
Important Info : All plant parts are poisonous if ingested
http://www.backyardgardener.com/plantname/pd_d51a.html
http://www.about-garden.com/a/en/2753-taxus-x-media-hicksii-yew-tree/
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Tags: Fruit, Green, Identified-Now-Thanks-To-Friends, Red
October 6th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Awesome share! Thank you very much
December 9th, 2011 at 3:27 am
The needles of this plant are not eatable… Taxaceae or the yew family green pines are poisonous but the pines of all the members of the Pinaceae (Pine Family) are edible! and have lots of vitamin C.
April 22nd, 2014 at 5:31 pm
The berries are sweet and bland, just remember not to swallow the seed!