Associations to the word «Spiraea»

Wiktionary

SPIRAEA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Rosaceae   — the spireas and certain meadowsweets.
SPIRAEA, noun. Alternative form of spirea
SPIRAEA ALBA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Rosaceae   — white meadowsweet.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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