itea

noun

ˈitēə,

ˈīt-

1

capitalized : a genus of shrubs (family Saxifragaceae) having racemes of small white flowers with linear petals and a 2-valved capsular fruit see virginia willow

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Itea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, willow

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