| hydrangea | <botany> A genus of shrubby plants bearing opposite leaves and large heads of showy flowers, white, or of various colours. H. Hortensis, the common garden species, is a native of China or Japan. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. "ydwr water + vessel, capsule: cf. F. Hydrangee. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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