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Chinese Plum Yew, scientifically known as Cephalotaxus sinensis, is a deciduous conifer native to China's central and southern regions, including Hainan, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Myanmar. Chinese Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus sinensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese 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.
Chinese Plum Yew is a member native to CHC, CHS, CHH, JP, KR, and MYA. Chinese Plum Yew thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinese Plum Yew grows best in USDA zone 6-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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