<p style="text-align: left;">"Rose-of-Sharon Rivers" can refer to the character Rose of Sharon Joad Rivers from John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath, who is pregnant and married to Connie Rivers. <br><br><br>The name "Rose of Sharon" itself also refers to a type of flowering plant, a hardy hibiscus (\(Hibiscus~syriacus\)), which is the national flower of South Korea and is nicknamed "Mugunghwa". <br><br><br>Rose of Sharon Joad Rivers (from The Grapes of Wrath) Character: <br><br>A young, pregnant woman traveling with her family to California.<br><br>Husband: Connie Rivers, who abandons her after they arrive in California.<br><br>Symbolism: Initially, she is a self-absorbed character, but after suffering a stillbirth, she undergoes a transformation. <br><br>Her final act of compassion is breastfeeding a starving man, symbolizing a powerful life-giving force. <br><br>Rose of Sharon (the plant) Plant type: A hardy hibiscus, not a true rose.<br><br>National flower: The national flower of South Korea, known as Mugunghwa.<br><br><br>Symbolism: It has been a symbol of Korean culture for centuries, representing "eternal blossom that never fades".Appearance: It is a shrub with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors like white, pink, purple, and red.<br><br>Growing conditions: It is low-maintenance, tolerates various climates and soils, and blooms from summer through fall. </p>
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