Spiraea ə, is a genus of about 80 to 100 species of shrubs in the family Rosaceae. They are native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest diversity in eastern Asia. The genus formerly included the herbaceous species now segregated into the genera Filipendula and Aruncus; recent genetic evidence has shown that Filipendula is only ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiraea
Spiraea isa large genus of perennial herbs and shrubs of the natural order Rosaceae, natives of the northern temperate and cold regions. The British species include dropwort and meadow sweet. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BSB.HTM
HMS Spiraea was a British Flower Class corvette of 980 tons displacement launched in 1940. HMS Spiraea was powered by two 3-drum type boilers providing a top speed of 16 knots. She carried a complement of 85 and was armed with one 4-inch dual-purpose gun; two 20 mm anti-aircraft guns and Hedgehog multiple spigot mortar. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/RSA.HTM
noun 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 Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
Any of a group of herbaceous plants or shrubs, which includes many cultivated species with ornamental sprays of white or pink flowers; their delicate appearance has given rise to the popular name bridal wreath. (Genus Spiraea, family Rosaceae.) Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221