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Scolymus
Genus

Full scientific name

Scolymus L.

Currently classified as a weed
No

This genus is in the family:

Asteraceae
Family

The genus Scolymus includes:

Scolymus hispanicus
Species
Common names
golden thistle
Scolymus maculatus
Species
Common names
spotted golden thistle
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