Spiraea

/spai'riə/ Cách viết khác : (spirea) /spai'riə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of flowering plants: "Spiraea" refers to a genus of dicotyledonous plants within the family Rosaceae (the rose family).
    • A plant of this genus: It also refers to any specific rosaceous plant belonging to the genus Spiraea, characterized by sprays of small white or pink flowers.
    • A related ornamental shrub: In horticulture, "spiraea" can refer to a popular Japanese shrub (often Astilbe or related genera) that resembles true Spiraea and is widely cultivated for its dense, colorful flower panicles.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The garden border was planted with several varieties of spiraea.
    • Spiraea is a common choice for landscaping due to its hardiness and showy blooms.
    • Florists often force spiraea into bloom for Easter decorations.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification: The term is used precisely to denote plants within the genus .
    • The researcher studied the hybridization within the genus Spiraea.
  • In horticultural context: It is commonly used to describe cultivated shrubs valued for ornamental purposes.
    • The bridal wreath spiraea is a classic spring-flowering shrub.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spirea: An alternative spelling for "spiraea."
  • Astilbe: A genus of plants often commonly called "false spiraea" due to visual similarity.
  • Bridal wreath: A common name for certain species, like .
Synonyms
  • Meadowsweet: A common name for some species within the genus.
  • Hardhack: A common name for .
Related Phrases and Terms
  • Spiraea thunbergii: A specific species, also known as Thunberg's meadowsweet.
  • Spiraea japonica: A specific species, Japanese spiraea, a widely cultivated ornamental.
  • To force spiraea: A horticultural practice of encouraging blooms out of season, especially for floristry.
Noun
  1. a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae
  2. any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
  3. 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

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