Synurus
Synurus is a genus of Asian plants in the thistle tribe within the daisy family.
Synurus has a thick stem up to 1.5 meters tall. It produces large, nodding, spherical flower heads up to 6 centimeters wide with purple florets.
The anti-inflammatory properties of the plant as an herbal remedy have been well studied. It is eaten as a wild vegetable in Korea.
; Species
; formerly included
see Olgaea
