| Taxus | |
|---|---|
| |
| An old Taxus baccata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Taxaceae |
| Genus: | Taxus |
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The Ankerwycke Yew is an ancient yew tree in Berkshire, England and would have been place of the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215. The tree is between 2,000 and 2,500 years old.
Caesarsboom grows in Lo in the West Flanders region of Belgium. According to a long-held local legend, Julius Caesar stopped at this tree during his military campaign in the area en route to Britannia in 55 BC, tied his horse to it, and took a nap in the shadow of its foliage. It is believed to be over 2000 years in age.
Taxus baccata wood, historically used for the construction of longbows
See also
External links
- Taxus Wikipedia
