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Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon, rose mallow, St. Joseph's rod) This beautiful flowering bush is the national flower of South Korea, where it's symbolic significance is derived from the Korean word "mugung" which means "eternity" or "inexhaustible abundance". The flower ranges in colors of white, red, purple and blue. Geotagged,Hibiscus syriacus,Rose of Sharon,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon, rose mallow, St. Joseph's rod)

This beautiful flowering bush is the national flower of South Korea, where it's symbolic significance is derived from the Korean word "mugung" which means "eternity" or "inexhaustible abundance". The flower ranges in colors of white, red, purple and blue.

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The Common Hibiscus

"Hibiscus syriacus" is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to India and much of Asia. It was given the epithet "syriacus" because it had been collected from gardens in Syria. Common names include rose of Sharon, Syrian ketmia or rose mallow, St Joseph's rod and Rosa de Sharon.

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Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Aug 4, 2014. Captured Aug 11, 2011 01:12 in 131-133 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO80
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.