Daphne Laureola

Daphne Laureola
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}. [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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