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Rose of Sharon (in Hebrew: חֲבַצֶּלֶת הַשָּׁרוֹן) is a biblical expression, though the identity of the plant referred to is unclear and is disputed among biblical scholars. It has become a common name for several species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world.
In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus. The common name of St. John's wort, which is used to describe plants of the entire genus, [ 9 ] arose from the old tradition of Hypericum plants being burned on the eve of St. John's Day, to stave off evil spirits.
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The Presidential Standard of South Korea, with a pair of phoenixes flanking the Korean rose. Hibiscus syriacus , also known as the Korean rose, is the national flower of South Korea . The flower appears in various national emblems , and Korea is compared poetically to the flower in the South Korean national anthem . [ 30 ]
Rose of Sharon Humulus japonicus: Japanese Hops Iris pseudacorus: Yellow iris Koelreuteria paniculata: Goldenrain tree Lactuca serriola: Prickly lettuce Lamium amplexicaule: Common henbit Lamium galeobdolon: Yellow archangel Lespedeza cuneata: Chinese bushclover Ligustrum sinense: Chinese privet Ligustrum vulgare: Common privet Lonicera ...
Invasive species are often grouped by threat levels that vary from county to county from very high impact to remarkable increased growth. [6] The list of invasive plants below is by no means comprehensive but nearly every species listed is scientifically proven to have detrimental impacts on native habitats and wildlife, including native birds ...
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