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rose of Sharon
- ☆ a hardy plant (Hibiscus syriacus) of the mallow family, with white, red, pink, or purplish flowers
- a plant mentioned in the Bible, variously identified as a tulip, crocus, etc.: S. of Sol. 2:1
- Chiefly Brit. a shrubby species (Hypericum calycinum) of Saint-John's-wort, with large yellow flowers
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