This tree is referenced in the Bible due to it's association with Jesus' visit to Jericho: "Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it.
Geedkan waxaa lagu tixraacay Axdiga Cusub sababo la xiriira xiriirkii uu la lahaa booqashadii Ciise ee Jericho: "Ciise wuxuu galay Yerixoo wuuna dhex marayay.