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spurge Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various diverse plants and shrubs of the genus Euphorbia (family Euphorbiaceae), native to temperate and tropical regions worldwide, characterized by an acrid, milky latex sap and specialized cup-like flower clusters (cyathia) often surrounded by showy, colorful petal-like bracts.
Usage Example
"The gardener wore thick gloves while pruning the Cushion euphorbia to avoid getting its irritating milky sap on her skin."
Strongest
euphorbia
Weak
milkweed
• noun (Context 2)
Any of several other herbaceous plants or shrubs of the family Euphorbiaceae or allied families (such as Japanese spurge, Pachysandra terminalis) that resemble true spurges in foliage or contain a similar milky juice.
Usage Example
"Japanese pachysandra is widely planted as an evergreen groundcover in shaded woodland gardens."
Strong
pachysandra
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