*Hibiscus syriacus
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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:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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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