fothergilla

(noun) any of several deciduous low-growing shrubs of the genus Fothergilla having showy brushlike spikes of white flowers in spring and fiery red and orange autumn color; grows from Alabama to the Allegheny Mountains. Synonyms: witch alder.

(noun) small genus of deciduous shrubs of the southeastern United States. Synonyms: genus Fothergilla, Fothergilla.