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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Main Authors: Courtney Temple, Annette Lopez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Toxicology Communications
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/24734306.2023.2220532