White-berry Yew (Noun)
Meaning
Yew of southeastern China, differing from the Old World yew in having white berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The white-berry yew is native to the mountainous regions of southeastern China and Taiwan.
- Some botanical gardens have successfully cultivated white-berry yew for their unique white berries.
- Researchers compared the genetic makeup of white-berry yew to the more common Old World yew.
- Taxonomists originally considered white-berry yew to be a variant of the Old World yew, but further study showed differences.
- Gardeners seeking an alternative evergreen hedge with berries can consider planting white-berry yew.