Scorpiurus (plant)
Introduction '''''Scorpiurus''''', the '''scorpion's-tails''', is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It contains only two species: ''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.
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