Abstract

Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as 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. Abu Najm Ahmad ibn Ahmad ibn Qaus Manuchehri, Also known as Manuchehri Damghani, was a royal poet of the 11^th century in Persia. Cercis siliquastrumhas been used at 8 poetries lines that at 1 line used this plant in Metaphor and at 3 lines used in Simile. Judas tree has been used for Metaphor for beloved (in 1 line). Judas tree has been used for Simile for bird (in 1 line), ring (in 1 line) and Embryo (in 1 line).

Key words: Simile, Metaphor, Judas tree, Cercis siliquastrum, poems, Manuchehri Damghani.