- spirea, spiraea, Astilbe japonica - 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
--1 is a kind of astilbe
- spirea, spiraea - any rosaceous plant of the genus Spiraea; has sprays of small white or pink flowers
--2 is a kind of shrub, bush
--2 is a member of Spiraea, genus Spiraea
--2 has particulars:bridal wreath, bridal-wreath, Saint Peter's wreath, St. Peter's wreath, Spiraea prunifolia