The Collaborative International Dictionary
Spurge flax
Spurge \Spurge\, n. [OF. espurge, F. ['e]purge, from OF. espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge.] (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.