A type of flowering shrub with large clusters of colorful flowers that can be pink, blue, purple, or white, and are often used in gardens and bouquets.
From French 'hortensia,' named after Hortense, the sister of a French botanist. The scientific name 'Hydrangea' comes from Greek 'hydro' (water) + 'aggeion' (vessel), because the seed pods look like water vessels.
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