'Daphne oleoides' definitions:
Definition of 'Daphne oleoides'
From: GCIDE
- 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]