spirea
/spai'riə/ Cách viết khác : (spirea) /spai'riə/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Spiraea: Any of various shrubs belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae), characterized by clusters of small white or pink flowers. 2. A specific ornamental shrub (Astilbe japonica): A popular garden plant, often called "false spirea," which produces dense, showy plumes of flowers in various colors and is frequently cultivated for floral displays, especially around Easter.
Examples
- The garden's border was lined with spirea, its delicate white blooms attracting butterflies.
- Florists often use forced spirea in their spring arrangements.
- She pruned the spirea bush after it finished flowering to encourage new growth.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Classification: While commonly called "spirea," the popular garden plant with colorful plumes is botanically . True species are typically spring-blooming with clusters of smaller flowers.
- Forcing: This refers to the horticultural practice of making a plant bloom out of its natural season, a common technique used with spirea () for early spring holidays.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiraea: The standard botanical spelling of the genus name.
- Astilbe: The correct genus name for the commonly cultivated "false spirea" or "meadowsweet" found in gardens.
- Bridal wreath: A common name for , a species known for its cascading white flowers.
Synonyms
- Meadowsweet (for some species)
- False spirea (for )
Related Phrases
- Spirea bush: A common way to refer to the shrub in a garden context.
- Pruning spirea: A standard gardening task for maintaining the plant's shape and health.
Noun
- any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
- 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