Can anyone explain for me the significance?

of the name Rose of Sharon? Is she literally the child of Sharon?

Can anyone explain for me the significance?
The rose of Sharon is from the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) in the Old Testament. Song of Solomon 2:1-"I am the rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys."





It is literally a flower (bush) in the plain/valley in Israel which, in Solomon's time, was a very fertile place full of wildflowers.





I googled "Rose of Sharon" and this is the site that came up http://ezinearticles.com/?Jesus-as-the-R... - if you want more information.





If you want to see a picture of the actual plant, check http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/his... or http://landscaping.about.com/b/2004/05/1...





I hope that helps.





Addition: Oh, you meant in reference to The Grapes of Wrath! John Steinbeck does use some Biblical allusions, so perhaps that was the origin of the name (and the name is used as a symbol). The Rose of Sharon is a late bloomer and is hardy, though it can be attacked by a certain fungus. It is reasonably resistant to both drought and severe heat from the sun. That could be said to be symbolic of Rose's grown-up character. I'm not sure about a sect, but it seems to imply a hardiness of hope (if that makes sense).
Reply:Rose of sharon is an Hibiscus tree...but not the tradional one you see the bush and floweres look alot different.