Japanese yew
Definition
Noun: 1. A specific evergreen shrub: "Japanese yew" refers to a hardy, shrubby, evergreen plant (Taxus cuspidata) native to China and Japan. It is characterized by its lustrous, dark green needle-like foliage. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in regions like the eastern United States.
Usage Notes
- "Japanese yew" is a common name for a specific species of plant. In formal or scientific contexts, the binomial name is used.
- It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
- All parts of this plant, except the fleshy red aril around the seed, are highly toxic if ingested.
Examples
- The garden's border was lined with mature Japanese yews.
- For year-round structure and dark green color, consider planting a Japanese yew.
- The Japanese yew is prized for its dense, lustrous foliage and tolerance to pruning.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: The term is used in gardening, landscaping, and botany to specify this particular species within the larger yew genus ().
- Compared to the English yew, the Japanese yew is generally more shrub-like and cold-hardy.
Variants and Related Words
- Taxus cuspidata (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the Japanese yew.
- Yew (n): The general common name for plants in the genus . The Japanese yew is one species within this group.
- Evergreen (n/adj): A plant that retains green leaves throughout the year; a key characteristic of the Japanese yew.
Synonyms
- Spreading yew: Another common name sometimes used for this plant, referring to its growth habit.
Important Note on Meaning
The term "Japanese yew" has one primary meaning: it refers specifically to the plant species Taxus cuspidata. It does not refer to a type of weapon, a person, or any other object. Its meaning is strictly botanical.
Noun
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shrubby hardy evergreen of China and Japan having lustrous dark green foliage; cultivated in the eastern United States
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