noun
bridal-wreath spirea; Spiraea prunifolia
A deciduous shrub with small white flowers, native to East Asia. The name シジミバナ comes from the resemblance of its buds to freshwater clams (シジミ).
庭にシジミバナが咲いている。
Bridal-wreath spirea is blooming in the garden.
シジミバナは春に白い小花をたくさんつける。
Bridal-wreath spirea produces many small white flowers in spring.
The name シジミバナ (蜆花) literally means 'clam flower', from the resemblance of the flower buds to the shape of freshwater clams (シジミ). The plant is native to East Asia.