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  2. Taxus baccata - Wikipedia

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    The modern Irish name for Newry is An tIúr (pronounced [ənʲ ˈtʲuːɾˠ]), which means "the yew tree". An tIúr is a shortening of Iúr Cinn Trá, "yew tree at the head of the strand", which was formerly the most common Irish name for Newry. This relates to an apocryphal story that Saint Patrick planted a yew tree there in the 5th century.

  3. Taxus - Wikipedia

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    All parts of a yew plant are toxic to humans with the exception of the yew berries (which however contain a toxic seed); additionally, male and dioecious yews in this genus release cytotoxic pollen, which can cause headaches, lethargy, aching joints, itching, and skin rashes; it is also a trigger for asthma. These pollen granules are extremely ...

  4. Taxaceae - Wikipedia

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    Taxaceae (/ t æ k ˈ s eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /), commonly called the yew family, is a coniferous family which includes six extant and two extinct genera, and about 30 species of plants, or in older interpretations three genera and 7 to 12 species.

  5. Plants and flowers safe for cats: A full list - AOL

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    There are countless flowers categorized as poisonous to cats. The best way to determine whether or not something is safe for your pet is to consult the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.

  6. Expert Trainer Reveals How to Keep Cats Out of the Christmas ...

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    Artificial trees may be a safer option, but skip the ones with imitation snow (flocking), as these, depending on where they are made, may be toxic to cats. 2. Put the Tree in a Safe Spot

  7. Are Christmas trees toxic to cats? How to cat-proof ... - AOL

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    Cats are known to climb on furniture and other decor, so here are some tips to cat-proof your tree this holiday season. Make sure your Christmas tree has a heavy base, Purina recommends .

  8. Taxine alkaloids - Wikipedia

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    Taxine alkaloids, which are often named under the collective title of taxines, are the toxic chemicals that can be isolated from the yew tree. [2] [3] The amount of taxine alkaloids depends on the species of yew, with Taxus baccata and Taxus cuspidata containing the most. [4]

  9. Taxus brevifolia - Wikipedia

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    Taxus brevifolia, the Pacific yew or western yew, is a species of tree in the yew family Taxaceae native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is a small evergreen conifer , thriving in moisture and otherwise tending to take the form of a shrub .