* Cercis aka Eastern Redbud * by calico_jester
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Description
The Redbud Tree
By tradition, Judas hung himself on a Redbud tree. For centuries the Cercis siliquastrum has been called the “Judas tree.” As Judas hung on the tree, the tree’s white flowers turned red because the tree was ashamed that the betrayer of Christ died on it. The origin of this legend is unknown; however, many Israeli gardens, e.g., Neot Kedumim and Jerusalem Botanical Garden, associate the Cercis siliquastrum with Judas Iscariot.
http://godasagardener.com/2013/12/23/judas-and-the-redbud-tree/
Comments (5)
calico_jester
Best wishes for a peaceful and relaxing Easter Holiday observance *
giulband
Beautiful !!!!!!
soffy
ohh so beautifully captured,lovely flowers....wish you and yours peaceful Easter Holidays :))***
RodS
Ah, spring! :-D
Wonderful captures, Kenn!
calico_jester
... always good to see you pop in, and I appreciate the generous comments.
With all the flowering activity here, I could spend a day communing with Nature, as our weather has been nourishing for plants and soul. However, I (as others) have duties and obligations, and had completely forgotten about fulfilling my obligations to the tax "trojans"
SunriseGirl
What interesting info. I did not know that about this beautiful tree. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your taxes.