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Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Photo by ddahling
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40.7565, -73.8158

Field Notes

Habitat:

Temperate climates. This species of hibiscus is commonly grown in gardens.

Notes:

Found in the front yard of a neighbor

Reference Links:

Common Hibiscus - Hibiscus syriacus - Overview, Hibiscus syriacus

Species ID Suggestions

Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

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curtcollinsii
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Comments (2)
ddahling
Thanks for the ID! Updated this spotting.
curtcollinsii
I can't count how many of these I have growing in my backyard. Definitely Rose of Sharon.

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

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