Spurge n. (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia. Spurge flax, an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is a native of Southern Europe.
Spurge laurel, a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves.
Spurge nettle. See under Nettle.
Spurge olive, an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region.
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