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rose' of Shar'on

1. Also called althea. a widely cultivated shrub or small tree, Hibiscus syriacus, of the mallow family, having showy white, reddish or purplish flowers.
2. Also called Aaron's-beard. a St.-John's-wort, Hypericum calycinum, having evergreen foliage and showy yellow flowers.
3. a plant mentioned in the Bible. Song of Solomon 2:1.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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