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In northern Scotland, it is one of the most mysterious trees. For centuries, the if has been at the heart of Celtic legends. Why has it been nicknamed the tree of death? To the tormented roots, it is toxic. Its wood has made the arches that conquered kingdoms. Its leaves contain a formidable poison. Drinking its extract leads to cardiac arrest. Why some patients owe it life? It symbolizes immortality with its foliage that remains green and const…