1. Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
   "The spirea's sweet fragrance filled the air";
   - spiraea, meadowsweet
    
2. 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
   "The spirea's feathery pink blooms were perfect for the spring garden";
   - spiraea, Astilbe japonica

Derived forms: spireas

Type of: astilbe, bush, shrub

Part of: genus Spiraea, Spiraea

Encyclopedia: Spirea