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Definition of japanese kerria

japanese kerria

Plural:Japanese kerrias
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A deciduous ornamental shrub (Kerria japonica) in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to China, Japan, and Korea, cultivated for its arching green stems and profuse, bright yellow, five-petaled or double pom-pom flowers that bloom in spring.

Example

"The shaded border of the woodland garden came alive in April when the Japanese kerria burst into golden yellow blossoms."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese kerria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese-kerria
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