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A Tree in Israel for Every Month
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KKL-JNF-Easy to Breathe
A Tree of Israel for Every Month
Introducing the world of KKL-JNF forest trees! Each month, we will focus on a single species that typifies the season, and present some fun facts, legends and traditions associated with it.
MARCH: Judas Tree - Kelil HaHoresh-כליל החורש
The etymology of the tree's name is possibly from its French common name,
Arbre de Judée - "
tree of Judea" - the region in which the Judas tree grows.
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APRIL: Christ's Thorn Jujube - Shezaf matsuy-שיזף מצוי
Christ's Thorn Jujube is a branching thorny tree of Sudanian origin. In Israel, you can find both them both natural and planted.
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MAY: Atlantic Pistacia - Elah Atlantit-אלה אטלנטית
The Atlantic pistacia is a major component of Israeli natural landscapes. It is one of the most drought-resistant of Israel’s native woodland trees.
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