SPURGE (2)

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. 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.