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"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.

Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2016. Captured Aug 13, 2016 09:55 in 86 53, 4251 Bachkovo, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/7.1
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm