What is the meaning of Spiraea?

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.
  • Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers.
  • A dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae.
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