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Taxus chinensis is a tree species of Taxaceae.

Taxus can grow to 30 meters high and DBH is about one meter. Its trunk is grayish brown and reddish brown, its leaves are dark green on the front, yellow-green on the back, its flowers are light yellow and its fruit is red. Taxus chinensis is a unique tree species in China, and there are many growers in Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou. Taxus chinensis, also known as purple shirt, is a national first-class protected tree species and an ancient tree species left over from the ice age. Taxus is a shallow-rooted plant with inconspicuous main roots and developed lateral roots. Due to the poor regeneration ability of Taxus chinensis under natural conditions, a large-scale raw material forest base of Taxus chinensis has not been formed in the world for a long time.

Garden value:

Taxus chinensis is widely used in landscaping and can be used as ornamental trees or high-grade potted plants. Taxus sometimes grows in some large park communities. Taxus chinensis is a tree species with lush foliage, flowers and fruits, and it also contributes a lot to urban greening.

Environmental protection value:

Taxus can adsorb dust and purify the air. Some new houses are decorated with a pot of Taxus chinensis, which can absorb and purify harmful gases such as formaldehyde in the house, and can also absorb carbon dioxide and purify it into oxygen. It can be absorbed by other gases such as sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide in factories or indoor hotels, and the environmental protection effect is very good.