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, spirea.

Any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers.

synonym: spirea.

Polish: tawuła

A dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae.

synonym: genus Spiraea.