Judas tree

Definitions

A small deciduous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, noted for its prolific display of deep-pink flowers in spring.

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Examples

“The Spaniards and Portuguese title the siliquastrum the lovely tree, or tree of love⟳; and we call⟳ it Judas tree, from a tradition, that it was the tree Judas hanged himself upon.”

“[…] children, drawing water, Looked up and paused to see⟳, Amid the apple branches, A purple Judas tree.”

“[The garden] is a tangle of briars and grey sage, and here and there a judas tree in full flower stains the whiteness of the tall planes with its incredible magenta.”

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