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Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

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Description:

Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Asia (though not, as Linnaeus thought, Syria, in spite of the name he gave it). Common names include rose of Sharon (especially in North America), Syrian ketmia or rose mallow (United Kingdom) and St Joseph's rod (Italy).

Habitat:

Orto Botanico di Firenze (Botanical Garden of Florence), Italy.

Reference Links:

Rose of Sharon - Hibiscus syriacus - Overview, Hibiscus syriacus

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2016

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