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Spiraea

noun
1.
A Japanese shrub that resembles members of the genus Spiraea; widely cultivated in many varieties for its dense panicles of flowers in many colors; often forced by florists for Easter blooming.  Synonyms: Astilbe japonica, spirea.
2.
Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers.  Synonym: spirea.
3.
A dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae.  Synonym: genus Spiraea.



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"Spiraea" Quotes from Famous Books



... (incorrectly called Spiraea). 2 ft. June-July. Small white flowers in a feathery ...
— Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) • L. H. Bailey


Words linked to "Spiraea" :   spirea, shrub, Rosaceae, rosid dicot genus, family Rosaceae, St. Peter's wreath, bridal wreath, astilbe, rose family, bush, bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's wreath


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