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Taxus chinensis

Plant
Taxus chinensis is a species of yew. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana. This plant is used to produce medicines for cancer treatment, including Paclitaxel and Taxifolin. Wikipedia
Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)
Scientific name: Taxus chinensis
Family: Taxaceae
Class: Pinopsida
Division: Pinophyta
Genus: Taxus