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Definition of sorbaria

sorbaria

/sɔːrˈbɛəriə/
sor · bar · i · a

Plural:sorbarias
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• noun

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Any deciduous shrub of the genus Sorbaria in the rose family (Rosaceae), native primarily to Asia, characterized by pinnate leaves that resemble the mountain ash and large, fluffy clusters of small white flowers.

Example

"The landscape architect recommended planting a sorbaria along the woodland edge to provide late-summer blooms."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin botanical nomenclature, named for the resemblance of its leaves to those of the genus Sorbus (mountain ash), combining 'Sorbus' with the Latin suffix '-aria' (resembling).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorbaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorbaria
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