Spiraea - Definition
spiraea
n 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 [syn: spirea, spiraea,
Astilbe japonica]
2: any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small
white or pink flowers [syn: spirea, spiraea]
3: a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae [syn:
Spiraea, genus Spiraea]