*Rose-of-Sharon

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*Hibiscus syriacus
ROSE-OF-SHARON
Malvaceae
Asia

Location: map coordinates O-15 (north of Conrad Hall),
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'40''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • deciduous shrub
  • etymology: Hibiscus from Greek for mallow; syriacus = of Syria, because incorrectly believed to be native to Syria
  • leaves simple, alternate
  • flowers large, trumpet-shaped, pink (some white), with a red center
  • popular ornamental
  • national flower of South Korea

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)


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