noun
- plural of spurge; plants of the euphorbia family, typically having milky juice and small flowers
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The garden contained several varieties of spurges with their distinctive milky sap.
- Spurges are known for their ability to thrive in dry conditions.
- Some spurges can be invasive if not properly managed.
- The botanist identified three different spurges growing along the trail.
- Many spurges produce small, inconspicuous flowers surrounded by colorful bracts.
- Gardeners often use spurges as drought-tolerant ground cover plants.