spirea

A noun referring to a flowering shrub of the genus Spiraea, known for its dense clusters of small white or pink blossoms, commonly cultivated in gardens.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen blühenden Strauch der Gattung Spiraea bezeichnet, der für seine dichten Blütenstände aus kleinen weißen oder rosafarbenen Blüten bekannt und häufig als Zierpflanze in Gärten kultiviert wird.

1. Ornamental shrub B2 formal scientific

   A Japanese shrub that looks like plants from the genus Spiraea, grown widely in many varieties for its dense clusters of colorful flowers; often forced by florists to bloom for Easter.

   • The florist forced the spirea to bloom for the Easter holiday.
   • Many gardeners plant spirea for its vibrant panicles of flowers.
   • This variety of spirea produces dense clusters of pink blossoms.

   🇩🇪Zierstrauch

   Synonyme: astilbe

2. Rosaceous plant B2 formal scientific

   Any plant from the genus Spiraea in the rose family, characterized by sprays of small white or pink flowers.

   • The garden was filled with spirea bushes covered in white blossoms.
   • Spirea is a popular choice for hedges due to its delicate flowers.
   • She planted a row of pink spirea along the fence.

   🇩🇪Spierstrauch

   Synonyme: spiraea

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