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Medicinal plants of the Himalayas MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1What is Himalayan yew (Taxus wallichiana)?
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Himalayan yew, scientifically known as Taxus wallichiana, is a medicinal tree found in the Himalayan region. It is known for compounds used in medicines, especially in relation to taxol-type drugs. It is not a tribe, because the name refers to a plant species rather than a human community. It is not a soil type; the botanical name itself points to a living plant. It is also unrelated to folk songs of Himachal Pradesh. Therefore, the correct identification of Himalayan yew is a medicinal tree.
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