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The yew (Scientific Taxus baccata) is a type of conifer that grows naturally in across Europe. This species is also now known as Common Yew, English Yew or European Yew. They are thought to live in excess of 3000 years.
They are the prefered wood for the contruction of longbows. although ash and witchelm, were also common.
They are very common in English churchyards.
