Hibiscus syriaceus
Common names
rose of Sharon
Family
Malvaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Reason for introduction
Ornamental
Etymology
hibiscus: Name of very ancient origin used by the Roman poet Virgil for the marsh mallow plant.
References and further reading
Johnson, A. T. and Smith, H. A (1986). Plant Names Simplified: Their pronunciation, derivation and meaning. Landsman Bookshop Ltd: Buckenhill, UK.