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Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus

Photo by ColinMacleod
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Field Notes

Notes:

Spotted next to the moat surrounding Takada Castle

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Comments (8)
ColinMacleod
So, scientific name: Hibiscus syriacus; common name: Rose of Sharon?
alicelongmartin
Make sure you take the check out of the need help box and then hit edit.
Jonathan Sequeira
Some of the flowers name Rose of Sharon , are :Hibiscus syriacus.... The thing is you set two difernt flowers....
ColinMacleod
Yes, Alice - I just googled Rose of Sharon and they do look very similar.
ColinMacleod
Thanks Jonathan - I think you're on the money there. Right, I need to figure out how to update this entry!
alicelongmartin
It is strange , but it reminds me of Rose of Sharon. It was my favorite when I was a little girl.
Jonathan Sequeira
Looks to me like a Malvaceae, Hibiscus sp, I can see numerous stamens, united to the long column....
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PublishedMay 3, 2011

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