wei·ge·la
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Definition of weigela
: any of a genus (Weigela) of showy eastern Asian shrubs of the honeysuckle family
especially
: one (W. florida) widely grown for its usually pink or red funnel-shaped flowers
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“Weigela.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigela. Accessed 26 May. 2022.
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The first known use of weigela was in 1846
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