Japanese Yew
Yews are commonly used as landscaping plants as they stay green
year-round. A pet looking for a bit of
winter green may be tempted to take a nibble.
Yews contain compounds that have a direction action on the heart. The toxins can cause an irregular heartbeat
or even stop the heart. All parts,
except for the ripe berry (a fleshy red structure surrounding the seed), are
toxic. Sudden death can occur within
hours of ingestion.
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