Others, like the Pacific yew, are more remarkable for what they can do. In this case, that's helping people fight cancer. You can even plant some of these trees in your own yard or garden and ...

There are many varieties of this classic evergreen conifer, although one native species to consider is Taxus brevifolia, ...

When I was a little girl in the 1930s and 1940s, it was the custom to always plant a tree on Arbor Day. Our family always did, and whether a fruit-bearing, ornamental or transplanted evergreen from ...

Taxol, the anti-cancer drug, is produced naturally in the bark of Pacific Yew trees, which take 80 years to grow. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Distinguishing between Idaho’s trees can be a daunting task for beginners. Through a combination of images and live samples, a three-hour workshop, "Identifying Idaho’s Trees," will help participants ...

The book recounts various facets of the quest: the National Cancer Institute-sponsored programs for screening natural compounds; the difficulties in obtaining substrate for the preparation of a ...