spurge flax

1 definition found

spurge flax - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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]