spirea

/spaɪˈriə/

Other forms: spireas

Definitions of spirea

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
   synonyms: Astilbe japonica, spiraea

   type of:

   astilbe

   any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colorful flowers
2. noun

   any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
   synonyms: spiraea

   types:

   Saint Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia, St. Peter's wreath, bridal wreath, bridal-wreath

   shrub having copious small white flowers in spring

   type of:

   bush, shrub

   a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems