Fatal ingestion of Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew): a case report
AbstractTaxus brevifolia, the Pacific yew, is an evergreen shrub that is common to the Pacific Northwest of North America. The Taxus spp. are often seen in decorative hedging and topiary, though historically have been referred to as the “death tree” for its known toxicity. The yew contains cardiotox...
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Toxicology Communications |
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Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/24734306.2023.2220532 |