Are Yew Berries Edible? A Critical Guide to Yew Fruit Toxicity
                                
                                
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                                The yew tree, a common evergreen in many landscapes, is notorious for being almost entirely poisonous, with just one small exception. A surprising fact to many is that the fleshy red covering of the 'berry' is edible, yet this doesn't mean you should take the risk due to the deadly seed inside.