The
genus Prumnopitys
A monotypic genus closely allied to Podocarpus. Foliage evergreen with Yew-like character. Staminate strobili branched. Seeds in a loose spike, olive-like, with axis not fleshy.
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Prumnopitys elegans, Philippi (Podocarpus andinus Poeppig)
Plum-fruited Yew
Native of Andes of South Chile, where it grows to a height of 80 feet. Introduced into this country in 1860 by Messrs. Veitch. Leaves linear with glaucous strip on either side of the midrib on abaxial surface. The seeds are fleshy like olives. Can be used as a hedge-plant in milder parts of the country as a substitute for yew.