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Our daf moves on to the next mishnah, concerning the hadas.
The first two lines are the same as the previous mishnah concerning a lulav. The remainder of the mishnah is specific to the physical qualities of the hadas. The Talmud will discuss these as we proceed over the next few pages.
As the Talmud did with regard to the various parts of the lulav, it asks how we know that the Torah refers to the myrtle. After all Leviticus 23:40 only states “the branches of a thick tree.” How do we know that the tree is a myrtle?
We learn that a tzaftzefa is not kosher for use as an aravah.
What is an arava and what is a tzaftzefa?
We explore the willow/poplar in bible, midrash and the metaphor of the weeping willow in culture.