Project Outline

Name: Bryan Cridell

Course Number: SCIN130 – Introduction to Biology with Lab

Presentation Topic: Annotated Bibliography over South Korea's National Flower (Mungunghwa)

Source #1

Anjam, A., (2016). Hibiscus Syriacus: The National Flower of South Korea. Retrieved from

https://helonational.com/national-flower-of-south-korea/#:~:text=The%20National%20Flower%20of%20south%20Korea%20is%20Hibiscus,its%20beauty%20but%20its%20deep%20relation%20with%20Korea.

Summary

The article is about facts about Hibiscus Syriacus. According to the report, Hibiscus syriacus is a flowering plant commonly referred to as “mungunghwa,” which is the Korean name of Hibiscus syriacus, which means eternity. The flower is cultivated on a large scale, and it is not famous for its beauty but its deep relationship with Korea. The flower can grow 2m to 4m in height, and it is available in selective colors. They are usually pink, dark pink that looks like purple, and sometimes light pink or white. The flowers are not only loved by the native people, but they also can attract butterflies. According to the article, the Hibiscus syriacus is a national flower due to its abundance throughout the country. It is used in the national anthem of South Korea.

Evaluation

This article is from a Helo National website. The report is revealing important points regarding Hibiscus syriacus. Some of the article's concepts include the growth style, color, and reasons why the flower is known to be the national flower of South Korea. Besides, this article has given an overview of the flower distribution in other parts of the world by indicating how it is referred to in those areas. The article is credible because it has many reviews, and it is also protected against editing or printing by unauthorized parties. The name of the author appears in the article's top page and the date of publishing.

Source #2

Citation

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Health Benefits time.com (2020). Rose of Sharon Facts and Health Benefits. Retrieved from https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/rose-of-sharon/

Summary

According to this article, Hibiscus syriacus is a flowering plant species and a mallow family, Malvaceae. The flower originated in China, Asia, but it is widely grown in South Korea. According to the article, the flower thrives in a well-drained mixture of and clay soils. The plant if fruitless, but for few species that have fruits, their fruits are ornamentally unattractive. The article has listed several uses of Hibiscus syriacus such as treatment of inch and skin diseases, and bloody stool accompanied by much gas. Young leaves are edible when cooked or raw. The flower is affected by pests.

Evaluation

This article has been retrieved for a website healthbenefitstimes.com. This article's source is credible because it is highly secured, and it is protected against editing or printing. The website owners are the authors, thereby making the website reliable and protected against shallow ideas. Various points addressed the article regarding Hibiscus syriacus that shows that the author conducted thorough research.

Source #3

Citation

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Online Flower Garden (2020). A Journey through the world of flowers and gardens. Hibiscus syriacus “Speciosus. Retrieved from https://www.onlineflowergarden.com/2020/08/07/gardening/shrubs/hibiscus-syriacus-speciosus/

Summary

This article provides a general overview of Hibiscus syriacus by outlining its growth habit, leaf structure, plant origin, and growth conditions. According to the report, Hibiscus syriacus is a flowering plant that originated from Syria. It has trumpet-shaped leaves, and it does well in moist loam soil. It grows from 2 to four meters or 7 to 13 feet. Its color ranges from white to pink.

Evaluation

This article is retrieved from a website, and it provides a broader view of the growth habit of Hibiscus syriacus. The source of this article is credible, given that it has many reviews, short and precise. It also provides a clear analysis of various points, and it is highly recommended for learners' access. It uses pictures to illustrate points, thereby leaving readers with good memories. The author of this article is a well-established person in publishing. He has written many books, and it is an expert in matters to do with flowering gardening.