Is there such thing as taxine?

Question: Is there such thing as taxine!?

I read a mystery book called A Pocket Full of Rye!. There was this poison mentioned in the book called taxine!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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taxine
a toxic alkaloid found in Taxus baccata!. Causes depression of conduction in the myocardium and consequent heart failure and anoxia!. It also causes depression of smooth muscle activity and possibly of activity of the respiratory center!.

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Yes, taxine is a toxin that can be found in the yew tree
"a toxic alkaloid found in Taxus baccata!. Causes depression of conduction in the myocardium and consequent heart failure and anoxia!. It also causes depression of smooth muscle activity and possibly of activity of the respiratory center!."
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