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==Chemical Composition==
The Pacific yew is poisonous because it contains at least 11 alkaloids, known collectively as taxines. The structure of only two of the alkaloid constituents is known: taxine A, which accounts for 30%, and taxine B, which accounts for 2%. Paclitaxel (Figure 128-1) is a pseudoalkaloid but not a constituent of taxine because its nitrogen is acylated with benzoic acid and has no basic principle.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Thrives in almost any soil, acid or alkaline, as long as it is well-drained.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Season to grow==
<ref name="Leaf">[http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=259 Plant decsription]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Taxus+brevifolia Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Ecosystem/Climate">[https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/taxbre/all.html Climate required]</ref>
<ref name="Soil type required">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Taxus+brevifolia#:~:text=Suitable%20for%3A%20light%20(sandy),prefers%20dry%20or%20moist%20soil. Soil type required]</ref>
