*Spirea

*Spiraea sp.
SPIREA
Rosaceae
N. Hemisphere

Location: map coordinates O-17 (north of Thomasson Building), N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'39''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:

deciduous shrub
etymology: Spiraea from Greek speiraira (plant used in garlands)
leaves simple, alternate
flowers 5-petaled, white, delicate, in clusters
fruit aggregate of follicles
there are ca 80-100 species of Spiraea, especially from eastern Asia

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)