Rhodes but.... no roses!

[hoplite14gr]

Quick history:
http://www.faliraki-info.com/historirhodes.htm

the coin.
http://www.emery.gr/images/history_coins02.jpg

Rhodes was known as "Ofiousa" (isle of the snakes) in the Ancient times.

What are the facts supporting the idea that the: flower on seals and coinage is a Rose and not an Hybiskos?

Red Hybiskos covered and still covers the island.
http://www.valentine.gr/images/hibiscus-1.jpg
When not fully opened is exactly as appears on the coin

I believe its not the rose on the coins but Hybiskos.

Note that mythical craftsmen TELCHINAE ruled the island -known also as Telchinia- and red hybiskos was the symbol of Hefestos the "Technical God".

Please give me youthoughts

Kind regards