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English: Cedrus libani, known as the Cedar of Lebanon, a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean. Slopes of Mount Lebanon. Kadisha Valley.
Cedrus libani, commonly known as cedar of Lebanon, Lebanon cedar, or Lebanese cedar (Arabic: أرز لبناني, romanized: ʾarz lubnāniyy), is a species of tree in the genus Cedrus, a part of the pine family, native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin.
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The picture of cedar trees painted in Lebanon while on pilgrimage is a key part of his work. The symbolism stems from the strong religious character. According to the ancient beliefs, cedars play an important role in ancient Hungarian mythology. [1] The cedar is a symbol of fertility, assumed to be the tree of life and the tree of knowledge. [2]
Time, along with the exploitation of the wood and the effects of climate change, has led to a decrease in the number of cedar trees in Lebanon. [17] However, Lebanon is still widely known for its cedar tree history, as they are the emblem of the country and the symbol of the Lebanese flag. [ 6 ]
The cedar of Lebanon is mentioned seventy-seven times in the Bible, notably in the book Psalms, chapter 92, verse 12, where it says that "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon" [2] and Chapter 104, verse 16, where it is stated: "[t]he trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that ...
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English: Cedar of Lebanon, Forty Hall, Enfield Large Cedar of Lebanon tree in Forty Hall grounds, which was planted in the mid-17th century. Unfortunately, one of the branches broke off a few months ago in a gale, but fortunately the tree was able to be saved.