Aaron's beard



Aaron's beard

Another name for several bushy flowering plants, including the rose of Sharon. The name alludes to the Biblical Aaron and his very long beard. A: "I see these plants everywhere but I can never remember what they're called." B: "Oh, that bush? That's Aaron's beard."
See also: beard

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TrixTRIKSEnglish
Iunia-Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin
Agnarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Fabiolafah-BYO-lah (Italian), fah-VYO-lah (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Ancient Roman
Fedelm-Irish Mythology
VinzenzVINT-sentsGerman