What is "cercis siliquastrum"

Judas \Ju"das\, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. -- a. Treacherous; betraying. Judas hole, a peephole or secret opening for spying. Judas kiss,

1. a deceitful and treacherous kiss.

2. an act appearing to be an act of friendship, which is in fact harmful to the recipient.

   Judas tree (Bot.), a leguminous tree of the genus Cercis, with pretty, rose-colored flowers in clusters along the branches. Judas is said to have hanged himself on a tree of this genus ( Cercis Siliquastrum). Cercis Canadensis and Cercis occidentalis are the American species, and are called also redbud.

Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree or Judas-tree, is a small deciduous tree from Southern Europe and Western Asia which is noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring.