noticed in Gerard's, "Herbal" (1597) by the name of Judas tree, but why it received that name is not evident unless it is supposed that its stiff branches were well suited for Judas's purpose, but we do not read that he hanged himself on tree. St. Matthew xxvii., 5, simply says he went and hanged himself, therefore the origin of the name of Judas in connection with this curious tree may be considered as a myth.

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