Scorpiurus (plant)
For the fly genus, see Scorpiurus (fly).
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Scorpiurus, the scorpion's-tails,[1] is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub-family Faboideae. It contains only two species:[2] Scorpiurus muricatus, which is used in gardening and in salads as a garnish, and Scorpiurus vermiculatus. Both are native to the Mediterranean region and the Near East.
References
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Scorpiurus". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ Zieliński, J.: Scorpiurus vermiculatus (Fabaceae) rediscovered in Greece. - Willdenowia 20: 39-41. 1991. ISSN 0511-9618.
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