Necropsies conducted on two of the calves revealed high quantities of toxic Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) in their stomachs.

Wildlife officials in Montana are warning landowners after several elk calves in the Bitterroot Valley died from consuming Japanese yew, a highly toxic ornamental plant.

The plant—a non-native ornamental known as Japanese yew—has caused ... and there was evidence of partially eaten shrubs in nearby yards. The yew plants were later removed from the homeowners ...

After necropsies were conducted on the calves, there were high levels of toxic Japanese yew, otherwise known as Taxus cuspidata, in their stomachs. The plants are popular for landscaping and are ...