Spurge | n. [ OF. espurge, F. épurge, from OF. espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge. ] (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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