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Predominant yew in Europe; extraordinarily long-lived and slow growing; one of the oldest species in the world.

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        A species of coniferous tree with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.

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              In 1938, willows sprouted around Broadbalk, but later they were replaced by gooseberry and English yew.
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              English yew also serves the purpose; so does almond wood.
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