What is another word for yew family?
Pronunciation: [jˈuː fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
The Yew Family, or Taxaceae, is a small group of evergreen trees and shrubs characterized by their long, flattened needles and fleshy, berry-like fruits. Synonyms for this family include the Taxus Family, which refers specifically to the genus Taxus within Taxaceae, and the Plum-Yew Family, which acknowledges the resemblance of some members to true yews and plums. Other related families include the Cephalotaxaceae, which includes the plum-yew genus Cephalotaxus, and the Podocarpaceae, which includes the conifers commonly known as yellowwoods and totaras. Despite their many similarities, members of the Yew Family exhibit a wide range of morphological and ecological diversity, reflecting their long evolutionary history and ongoing adaptation to changing environments.
