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Definition of Hibiscus syriacus
1. Noun. Asiatic shrub or small shrubby tree having showy bell-shaped rose or purple or white flowers and usually three-lobed leaves; widely cultivated in temperate North America and Europe.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hibiscus Syriacus
Literary usage of Hibiscus syriacus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Trees & Shrubs for English Gardens by Ernest Thomas Cook (1902)
"These are known as Tree Ivies, and are invaluable in shady spots. hibiscus syriacus,
6 to 7 feet. Hydrangea Hortensia (Common Hydrangea), 4 to 8 feet; ..."
2. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture: A Discussion for the Amateur, and by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1916)
"hibiscus syriacus var. Mee- Hydrangea arborescens var. grandiflora. Hydrangea
paniculata var. ... hibiscus syriacus in variety. *Hippophae rhamnoides. ..."
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