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Fruit of the Yew Tree

The fleshy red surrounding the seed is known botanically as an aril. It is the only non-poisonous part of the tree. The sweet berries of the yew are eaten by birds, and the toxic seeds pass through their digestive systems and are dispersed.

Photograph by Barbara Bell.

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