'fothergilla' definitions:

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 [syn: fothergilla, witch alder]

Small genus of deciduous shrubs of the southeastern United States [syn: genus Fothergilla, Fothergilla]