Yew

Yew is a type of evergreen coniferous tree or shrub from the genus Taxus, celebrated for its dark green needles, red berries, and remarkable longevity that can span thousands of years. These trees have been historically valued for their strong, flexible wood used in crafting longbows and furniture, though they're notoriously poisonous, with every part except the berry flesh containing toxic compounds that can be lethal. In modern contexts, yews are popular in landscaping for their adaptability and are studied in medicine for derivatives like taxol, a cancer-fighting drug.