Cercis siliquastrum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Cercis |
Species: | C. siliquastrum
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Binomial name | |
Cercis siliquastrum | |
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Cercis siliquastrum , commonly known as the Judas tree or Judas-tree,[1] is a small deciduous tree in the flowering plant family Fabaceae which is noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring. It is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia.