Taxus baccata is the botanical name of:

Correct answer: C. English Yew

  • A. Fever tree
  • B. Deadly nightshade
  • C. English Yew
  • D. Daffodils

Explanation

Taxus baccata is the botanical name for the European yew, a species of coniferous tree. The European yew belongs to the family Taxaceae. The plant is known for its dark green needles, red berries, and its association with various cultural and historical contexts. It contains compounds called taxanes, which have been of interest for their potential medicinal properties, particularly in the development of certain cancer treatments such as paclitaxel (Taxol).

Written and checked by , contributorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

About Kingdom Plantae

Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes with cellulose cell walls, chloroplasts and large vacuoles. Coverage includes alternation of generations, vascular and non-vascular plants, seedless and seed-producing groups, gymnosperms and angiosperms, and the distinction between monocot and dicot features.

Practise Biodiversity and Variety of Life

3,130 free Biodiversity and Variety of Life MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Biology questions like this

Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Kingdom Plantae questions