rose of Sharon
noun
Also called althea. a widely cultivated shrub or small tree, Hibiscus syriacus, of the mallow family, having showy white, reddish or purplish flowers.
Also called Aar·on's-beard [air-uhnz-beerd, ar-] /ˈɛər ənzˌbɪərd, ˈær-/ . a St.-John's-wort, Hypericum calycinum, having evergreen foliage and showy yellow flowers.
a plant mentioned in the Bible. Song of Solomon 2:1.
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Origin of rose of Sharon
First recorded in 1605–15
Words nearby rose of Sharon
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British Dictionary definitions for rose of Sharon
rose of Sharon
noun
Also called: Aaron's beard a creeping shrub, Hypericum calycinum, native to SE Europe but widely cultivated, having large yellow flowers: family Hypericaceae
Also called: althaea a Syrian malvaceous shrub, Hibiscus syriacus (or Althaea frutex), cultivated for its red or purplish flowers
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