spirea Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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
    spiraea; Astilbe japonica.
  2. noun any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
    spiraea.

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