|  spiraea 
 
 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, Astilbe japonica
 • Hypernyms:
 astilbe
 2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea;
 has sprays of small white or pink flowers
 • Syn:
 spirea
 • Hypernyms:
 shrub, bush
 • Hyponyms:
 bridal wreath, bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's wreath, St. Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia
 • Member Holonyms:
 Spiraea, genus Spiraea
 
 
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