Spurge

/spɜrdʒ/
noun

A group of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, often characterized by their milky sap.

The gardener decided to plant spurge in the flower bed for added color.
Visual representation of "spurge" - A group of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, often characterized by their milky sap.

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  • spurge plant
  • spurge species

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noun

A plant of the spurge family that can have medicinal properties but may also be toxic.

The herbalist recommended a tincture made from spurge for certain ailments.
Visual representation of "spurge" - A plant of the spurge family that can have medicinal properties but may also be toxic.

Often appears as...

  • spurge extract
  • therapeutic spurge

Usage tips

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General

noun

A group of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, often characterized by their milky sap.

The gardener decided to plant spurge in the flower bed for added color.
Visual representation of "spurge" - A group of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, often characterized by their milky sap.

Often appears as...

  • spurge plant
  • spurge species

Usage tips

Neutral

General

noun

A plant of the spurge family that can have medicinal properties but may also be toxic.

The herbalist recommended a tincture made from spurge for certain ailments.
Visual representation of "spurge" - A plant of the spurge family that can have medicinal properties but may also be toxic.

Often appears as...

  • spurge extract
  • therapeutic spurge

Usage tips

Neutral

General

Definition 1 of 2
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Context

In gardening, spurge can refer to specific species known for their ornamental value.

For example, 'The spurge brightens up the garden in spring.'
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Medicinal Uses

Certain types of spurge have been historically used in folk medicine.

For example, 'Some spurge varieties are known for their traditional healing properties.'
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Cautions

Be cautious, as some spurge species can be toxic to pets and humans.

For example, 'Handle spurge with care due to its milky latex.'
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Context

In gardening, spurge can refer to specific species known for their ornamental value.

For example, 'The spurge brightens up the garden in spring.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Medicinal Uses

Certain types of spurge have been historically used in folk medicine.

For example, 'Some spurge varieties are known for their traditional healing properties.'
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Cautions

Be cautious, as some spurge species can be toxic to pets and humans.

For example, 'Handle spurge with care due to its milky latex.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

In gardening, spurge can refer to specific species known for their ornamental value.

For example, 'The spurge brightens up the garden in spring.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Medicinal Uses

Certain types of spurge have been historically used in folk medicine.

For example, 'Some spurge varieties are known for their traditional healing properties.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cautions

Be cautious, as some spurge species can be toxic to pets and humans.

For example, 'Handle spurge with care due to its milky latex.'
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