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Lote tree

The lote tree, traditionally identified as Ziziphus spina-christi (also known as the Sidr tree or Christ's thorn jujube), is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree in the Rhamnaceae family, native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of tropical Africa, where it thrives in valleys and lowlands, often below 500 meters elevation. While commonly associated with the Quranic lote tree, scholarly debate exists on its exact botanical counterpart, with alternatives including Ziziphus lotus and Celtis australis (see Botany section).^[1] Revered in Islamic tradition as the Sidrat al-Muntaha (Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary), it symbolizes the divine limit in the seventh heaven beyond which no created being can pass, as described in the Quran during the Prophet Muhammad's Mi'raj (ascension). Botanically, the lote tree grows to a height of 3–10 meters, featuring thorny branches, oval glossy green leaves (2–7 cm long), and small, round, reddish-brown fruits (1–3 cm in diameter) that provide edible, sweet pulp used for food and traditional medicine.^[2] Its durable wood serves for carpentry, firewood, and charcoal production, while the plant's resilience to drought and poor soils makes it a key species in desert ecosystems, with ethnobotanical uses among Bedouin, Palestinian, and other communities including treatments for toothaches, arthritis, stomach ailments, and wounds through decoctions of leaves, bark, and fruits.^[1] In Islamic eschatology and scripture, the lote tree holds profound symbolic importance, mentioned explicitly in the Quran in Surah An-Najm (53:13–18), where the Prophet Muhammad witnessed the angel Jibril (Gabriel) in his true form near it, enveloped by divine commands, and in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:28–32), portraying it as part of the paradisiacal scene with fruits providing shade and repose for the righteous.^[1] Hadith traditions, such as those in Sahih Muslim, elaborate on its heavenly form, describing leaves as vast as elephant ears and fruits as large as jars, from which four rivers—including the Nile and Euphrates—are said to originate, underscoring its role as a cosmic boundary and emblem of divine mystery.^[3] Across Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and Druze cultures in the region, the tree is venerated as sacred, often associated with saints' graves and rituals like washing the deceased, reflecting its enduring spiritual and practical legacy.^[1]

Etymology

Linguistic origins

The term "lote tree" in its botanical sense originates from the ancient Greek word lotos (λωτός), which denoted a variety of Mediterranean plants known for their edible fruits, including shrubs and trees from genera such as Ziziphus and Celtis. This Greek term, possibly of Semitic origin and used as early as the 8th century BCE in Asia Minor to describe water lilies and other fruit-bearing species, was borrowed into Latin as lotus, where it similarly applied to North African shrubs often identified with the jujube tree (Ziziphus sp.).^[4]^[5]^[6] In English, the earliest documented usage of "lote tree" appears in the mid-16th century, specifically in William Turner's 1548 herbal The Names of Herbes, where it describes the nettle tree (Celtis australis) due to its leaf resemblance to nettles: "Celtis... it hath a leafe lyke a Nettel, and is called in englishe Nettel tree or Lote tree." This adoption reflects the classical tradition's influence on early modern European botany, initially linking the term to European and Mediterranean species rather than strictly tropical ones.^[7]^[8] Separately, the religious and symbolic usage of "lote tree" draws from the Arabic word sidr (سدر), which specifically refers to trees of the Ziziphus genus, particularly Z. spina-christi, and is linked to the Quranic term sidrah (سدرة) denoting a sacred boundary tree. This Semitic root, distinct from the Greek-Latin lineage, entered European languages through Islamic texts and translations, creating a dual etymological path where the botanical "lote" emphasizes classical Mediterranean flora, while the religious variant highlights Arabian botanical nomenclature.^[9]^[1]

Variations across languages

In Arabic, the lote tree is prominently known as "Sidrat al-Muntaha" (سدرة المنتهى), translating to "Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary," a designation primarily reserved for its religious connotations in Islamic texts. This term derives from "sidr," the general Arabic name for species in the Ziziphus genus, reflecting its cultural specificity in Semitic linguistic traditions.^[1] In English and other European languages, the term "lote tree" or "lotus tree" persists, originating from the Latin "lotus," which was applied to certain fruit-bearing trees in classical descriptions. In French, it is often called "micocoulier" for the European nettle tree variant, emphasizing its nettle-like leaves, while in Italian, "bagolaro" or "loto" is used, highlighting regional adaptations in Mediterranean nomenclature.^[10] These names underscore the tree's historical association with ancient Mediterranean flora, distinct from the more tropical connotations of "lotus" in other contexts. Among Hebrew and other Semitic languages, the lote tree is known as "sheizaf" (שיזף), the common name for Ziziphus spina-christi, reflecting its role in regional ethnobotany alongside the Arabic "sidr".^[1] This linguistic continuity highlights the tree's enduring presence in regional ethnobotany across Abrahamic cultural spheres. Modern scientific nomenclature has influenced common names through the term "jujube," derived from the Greek "zizyphon," which entered Latin as "zizyphum" and later evolved into various Indo-European equivalents for Ziziphus species.^[11] This Greek origin, briefly tying back to classical linguistic roots, facilitates standardized identification in botanical contexts worldwide.^[12]

Botany

Ziziphus species

Ziziphus spina-christi, commonly known as Christ's thorn jujube, is the primary species within the Ziziphus genus associated with the lote tree, serving as a thorny shrub or small evergreen tree native to the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.^[13] It typically grows to a height of 5-10 meters, though it can reach up to 18 meters in optimal conditions, with a short bole and a dense, tangled crown formed by spreading, greyish-white branches that are glabrous or slightly pubescent.^[2]^[13] The plant features paired stipular spines, one erect and up to 2 cm long, the other recurved and 5-8 mm, which are sometimes absent on mature branches.^[13] The leaves are evergreen, ovate-elliptic or suborbicular, measuring 2-6 cm long and 1-4 cm wide, with three main nerves and a petiole of 3-12 mm; they are glabrous or pubescent along the veins beneath.^[13] Flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and 4-6 mm across, borne in axillary, tomentose inflorescences on woolly pedicels of 3-5 mm, with spathulate petals and a 10-lobed disc.^[13] The drupe fruits, known as sidr berries, are rounded, 1-2 cm in diameter, ripening from green to red or brown, with a mealy, sub-acid flesh surrounding a single large, hard stone; they are edible fresh, dried, or cooked and have been used historically as a food source.^[2]^[14] This species thrives in arid and semi-arid tropical or subtropical regions, including deserts, semi-desert washes, valleys, savannas, and alluvial plains with clay or saline soils, at elevations up to 2,400 meters and in areas receiving 100-500 mm of annual rainfall.^[15]^[2] It exhibits high drought resistance, tolerating 8-10 months of dry seasons and brief inundation, while contributing to ecological stability by fixing sand dunes and enhancing soil phosphorus levels in dry forests.^[2] Roots provide extracts used in traditional medicine, and the fruits are rich in vitamin C (30-400 mg per 100 g fresh weight) and antioxidants, offering nutritional value with 14% sugar content.^[2]^[16]^[17]^[18] While Ziziphus spina-christi forms the botanical basis for depictions of the lote tree, known etymologically as "sidr," its real-world characteristics differ from the mythical cosmic tree described in religious texts.^[2]

Celtis australis

Celtis australis, commonly known as the European nettle tree or Mediterranean hackberry, is a deciduous tree in the Cannabaceae family, native to southern Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia. It typically reaches heights of 20 to 25 meters (65 to 80 feet), with a rounded, spreading crown that can extend 12 to 15 meters (40 to 50 feet) in width, supported by a straight trunk up to 80 cm in diameter. The tree is long-lived, potentially exceeding 1,000 years, and exhibits a medium growth rate with deep-spreading roots that enhance its stability in various soils.^[19]^[20]^[21] The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate, measuring 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) long, with sharply toothed margins and a rough, nettle-like texture on the upper surface, which gives the species its "nettle tree" moniker; the underside is gray-pubescent, and they turn yellow in autumn. In spring, from April to May, it produces small, inconspicuous, apetalous flowers that are unisexual or bisexual and greenish in color. The fruit consists of small, rounded drupes, about 6 to 10 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter, ripening to dark purple or orange in fall; these are fleshy, sweet, and edible, though mealy, and attract birds and wildlife. The bark is smooth and light gray when young, becoming fissured and warty with age, and has been traditionally used for tanning due to its tannin content.^[22]^[21]^[20] Adapted to Mediterranean climates, C. australis thrives in poor, well-drained soils such as sand, rock, or clay, and demonstrates high drought tolerance while preferring full sun; it occurs naturally in mixed deciduous forests, hedges, riverbanks, meadows, and rocky slopes from sea level to 1,300 meters elevation. Unlike the thorny Ziziphus species, it lacks spines, making it suitable for diverse ecological roles without posing hazards. The wood is tough, pliable, and durable, historically employed for tool handles, furniture, and construction.^[19]^[20]^[22] Widely cultivated in USDA zones 6 to 9 for its ornamental value and shade provision, C. australis is commonly planted in urban and street settings due to its tolerance of pollution, wind, and compacted soils, though it may develop surface roots and require pruning for structural integrity. Its distribution has expanded beyond native ranges through afforestation and ornamental use, including in parts of Australia and the Indian subcontinent, where it aids erosion control. The shared "lote tree" nomenclature with Ziziphus species stems from historical associations with fruit-bearing trees in classical texts, though C. australis is botanically distinct.^[21]^[19]^[22]

Religious significance

In Islam

In Islamic theology, the lote tree, known as Sidrat al-Muntaha (the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary), holds profound significance as a celestial symbol encountered during Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj). This event, believed to have occurred around 621 CE, is described in the Quran in Surah An-Najm (53:14-16), where the Prophet is said to have approached the lote tree during a visionary ascent, covered by divine command and witnessing extraordinary sights near it. The term Sidrat al-Muntaha derives from the lote tree (sidr) marking the ultimate limit beyond which created beings cannot pass, emphasizing the boundary of human and angelic comprehension.^[23] Central to the Mi'raj narrative, the lote tree is situated at the edge of the seventh heaven, where the Prophet Muhammad reached after ascending through the lower realms guided by the angel Jibril. Hadiths detail its immense scale: its leaves resemble elephant ears, its fruits are as large as earthenware jars from the region of Hajr, and it is enveloped in indescribable colors, with angels and divine presence overshadowing it.^[24]^[25] At this point, Jibril halted, unable to proceed further, as the tree represents the veil separating the created universe from the realm of pure divinity, beyond which only the Prophet continued toward direct encounter with God.^[26] This boundary underscores the tree's role as the terminus for all ascending prayers, deeds, and descending revelations from heaven. Theologically, Sidrat al-Muntaha symbolizes the limits of rational and sensory knowledge, illustrating tawhid (the oneness of God) by demarcating the finite nature of creation against the infinite divine essence. Interpretations in Islamic mysticism view it as a station of spiritual proximity to God, where worldly veils lift to reveal paradisiacal fruits and branches signifying eternal sustenance for the righteous, yet inaccessible to full human grasp without divine grace.^[27] This lote tree, botanically associated with the Ziziphus species, thus transcends its earthly form to embody the profound divide between the manifest world and the unseen divine realms.^[23]

In other traditions

In Jewish tradition, the lote tree, identified with species of Ziziphus, appears in rabbinical literature primarily for its medicinal properties rather than any cosmic or boundary symbolism. The plant is referenced in the Mishnah as "rimin" (Demai 1:1; Kilayim 1:4) and in the Babylonian Talmud as "kanari," where its fruits were used in remedies for various ailments, though without the eschatological significance seen in Islamic texts.^[28] Possible indirect links to the Tree of Knowledge in Genesis exist through rabbinic interpretations that portray it as a boundary marker separating human and divine realms, preserving the distinction between mortality and immortality after the expulsion from Eden.^[29] However, no direct equation of Ziziphus with this tree occurs in canonical or midrashic sources, limiting such connections to speculative botanical associations. In Christianity, direct references to the lote tree are scarce, with no equivalent to its role as a cosmic boundary in Islamic eschatology. Early Church Fathers like Origen discussed apocalyptic visions in works such as his commentary on the Book of Revelation, where trees symbolize eternal life and divine access, but these allusions remain general and do not specify lote-like species.^[30] A more tangible association arises in New Testament traditions, where Ziziphus spina-christi is speculated to have provided the thorns for Christ's crown during the Passion, earning the plant its common name "Christ's Thorn Jujube" based on its prevalence in the region and thorny nature.^[15] This identification, while not biblically explicit, underscores the tree's symbolic ties to suffering and redemption in Christian lore. In the Druze tradition, the sidr tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) is considered a "blessed" tree, drawing from Islamic reverence as the Sidrat al-Muntaha. It symbolizes spiritual journeys and holy figures, with specific trees like the Sidrat Nebi Shu’eib near Nabi Shu’eib serving as pilgrimage sites where sanctity is transferred from revered persons to the tree itself.^[1] Pre-Islamic Arabian pagan traditions revered sidr trees (Ziziphus species) as sacred sites, often associating them with genies or deities in ritual practices. These trees served as shrines where devotees hung offerings or weapons, such as the sidr tree dedicated to the goddess al-'Uzza near Nakhla, reflecting widespread arboreal worship in polytheistic Arabia.^[1] Such veneration influenced later Islamic adoption of sidr imagery, though without direct continuity, as Muhammad's followers sought analogous sacred trees post-conversion, like the Dhāt al-anwāṭ sidr.^[31] Broader Indo-European parallels to the lote tree emerge in Greek mythology, particularly the lotos-eaters in Homer's Odyssey, where the lotus fruit induces forgetfulness and marks a liminal boundary in Odysseus's journey, symbolizing the threshold between worldly striving and escapist oblivion.^[32] This motif echoes cosmic limits by representing a seductive barrier to progress, akin to the lote tree's role as an endpoint beyond which none pass, though the lotus here is more likely a herbaceous plant than Ziziphus, highlighting cultural rather than botanical continuity.^[33]

Cultural and symbolic roles

Medicinal and practical uses

The leaves of Ziziphus spina-christi, commonly known as sidr, have been traditionally used as a natural shampoo for hair care due to their saponin content, which provides cleansing and conditioning properties while treating dandruff and scalp issues.^[34] These same leaves exhibit wound-healing effects attributed to their antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory compounds, making them effective for treating skin ulcers and infections in folk medicine.^[35] The fruits of Ziziphus species serve as a nutritious energy source, rich in vitamins and carbohydrates, and have been employed as a mild laxative to aid digestion.^[36] In Unani medicine, Ziziphus fruits are valued for promoting digestive health, alleviating constipation, and acting as a tonic, with applications documented in traditional texts for treating gastrointestinal disorders.^[37] Historically, Ziziphus species played roles in ancient Egyptian practices, where fruits were dried and ground into bread, while the wood supported carpentry.^[1] In ancient Rome, Ziziphus lotus fruits were consumed as a staple food and medicinal aid for digestive ailments, reflecting their integration into daily sustenance.^[6] In contemporary settings, sidr honey, derived from nectar of Ziziphus spina-christi flowers, is harvested in Yemen and Saudi Arabia for its antioxidant-rich profile and use in natural remedies.^[38] Culturally, sidr leaves are employed in hygiene practices for bathing and cleansing, providing a saponin-based alternative to soaps in arid regions.^[35] The thorns of Ziziphus trees are planted as living fences in arid farming systems, forming impenetrable barriers to protect crops and livestock from intruders.^[39] In Christian tradition, Ziziphus spina-christi is symbolically linked to the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus, contributing to its veneration in the Middle East.)^[1]

In literature and art

In Islamic literature, particularly the 13th-century Sufi poetry surrounding the Mi'raj narrative, the lote tree emerges as a central metaphor for spiritual ascent and the boundary between the created world and divine unity. In Rumi's Masnavi (Book 4, lines 3801–3807), the Lote Tree of the Far Boundary marks the edge of Paradise during the Prophet Muhammad's ascension, symbolizing the threshold that even the angel Gabriel cannot cross due to its overwhelming divine intensity, thus illustrating the human soul's potential for transcendence through self-annihilation (fana).^[40] Similarly, in Book 6 (lines 4021–4041), Rumi describes the tree's collapse amid cosmic compression as the lover unites with the Beloved, representing the dissolution of duality in mystical union.^[40] Ibn Arabi employs the lote tree in his mystical treatises, such as The Universal Tree and the Four Birds, to denote a state of nearness to God (qurb), where the tree embodies the complete human being as a cosmic axis linking earthly existence to the divine essence.^[41] These motifs permeate Mi'raj-themed poetry of the period, portraying the tree as the ultimate station of prophetic vision and spiritual elevation.^[42] Depictions of the lote tree in visual arts emphasize its grandeur and otherworldly radiance, often within Islamic manuscript traditions. In 16th-century Persian miniature paintings illustrating the Mi'raj, such as those in Safavid-era works, the tree appears as a massive, golden structure with luminous branches extending across heavenly realms, symbolizing divine mystery and the limit of angelic knowledge.^[43] These illustrations, found in texts like the Mi'rajnama, portray the tree enveloped in celestial light, underscoring its role as a veil between the visible and invisible worlds. Ottoman tilework motifs further integrate sacred tree imagery, drawing from paradisiacal symbols like the lote tree to adorn mosques and palaces with intricate floral and arboreal patterns evoking eternal life and spiritual refuge.^[44] Western literature features rare allusions to the lote tree, potentially shaped by medieval translations of Islamic ascension tales. In Dante's Divine Comedy (Paradiso), ethereal tree boundaries in the celestial spheres, such as the luminous structures framing divine visions, echo the Mi'raj's Lote Tree as a limit of comprehension, reflecting indirect influences from 13th-century Latin renditions like the Liber Scalae Machometi.^[45] In modern contexts, the lote tree retains symbolic potency in Islamic art and fiction, often representing divine mystery and the unknowable essence of God. Contemporary works, including visual installations and narratives, invoke the tree to explore themes of spiritual enigma and human limits, as seen in Bahá'í-inspired interpretations linking it to prophetic manifestations.^[46] Sidr trees also feature in environmental literature and art, symbolizing resilience and sustainability; for instance, initiatives like the Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival highlight their role in arid ecosystems, tying sacred heritage to conservation efforts against deforestation.^[47]^[48]

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