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Yunnan Plum Yew, scientifically known as Cephalotaxus lanceolata, is a deciduous conifer native to the mountainous regions of Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, and Myanmar. Yunnan Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus lanceolata, family Taxaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yunnan Plum Yew is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Yunnan Plum Yew is a member of the Taxaceae family native to ASS, CHC, EHM, and MYA. Yunnan Plum Yew thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Yunnan Plum Yew grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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