Beyond those that are widely recognized on sight, there are also numerous types of wild berries in Washington that are toxic ...

One article highlights the huckleberry season in the Pacific Northwest and how local enthusiasts use this "caviar of the ...

This ancient yew (Taxus baccata) is thought to be around 4,000 years old and has seen the shift from Celtic to Christian customs.

To add subtle charm to the garden during the darkest months, try leaning into contrast: light and dark, shadow and gloss, dusted with a sprinkling of silver.

Utilizing evergreens is a clever way to maintain interest whatever the season, and these 5 options will not disappoint ...

Taxus baccata is so universal, so extraordinarily adaptable and timeless, it can form the backbone of any style of garden, clipped into a peacock or a cottage fox, in a Jacques Wirtz masterpiece or a ...

News Published: 12 August 1944 The Yew Tree (Taxus Baccata) ALEXANDER L. HOWARD Nature 154, 215–216 (1944) Cite this article ...

Fortunately, in the mid-1990s, scientists were able to synthesise paclitaxel from a more readily available natural precursor in the lab, sparing the tree from overharvesting. Today, paclitaxel can be ...

Enhanced privacy, lovely cool shade in summer, and improved air quality are some very good reasons why you might want to plant a yew tree in your backyard. These lovely trees can be pruned into hedges ...

This common yew (Taxus baccata) has deep roots in local mythology, often associated with the spirit Angelystor, who is said to predict villagers' deaths each Halloween . 6. Methuselah ...

Yew (taxus baccata) was the plant which removed most air pollution. And the most effective leaf types were awl-shaped - thin and tapering - which grabbed hold of pollutants so they could be washed ...

Of those studied, Yew (taxus baccata) was the plant which removed the most air pollution, and the most effective leaf types were awl-shaped.