Yunnan nutmeg yew
Torreya grandis var. yunnanensis

Family: Taxaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are hooked and taper towards the tip.

Also put in the family Cephalotaxaceae.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It is native to western China. It grows between 1,500-3,400 m above sea level in Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, seed - oil

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Gae-long-shing, Yun nan fei

Synonyms

Torreya fargesii var. yunnanensis (W. C. Cheng & L. K. Fu) N. Kang; Torreya yunnanensis W. C. Cheng & L. K. Fu;