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 Aaron's-beard.
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.
Origin of rose of Sharon
First recorded in 1605–15
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