1) Asterid dicot genus 2) Genus scolymus 
Like other related plants also called thistles, they are annual or perennial herbaceous plants with spiny leaves and stems, However, Scolymus is not a true thistle, but rather it is a member of the chicory tribe. They grow to 20-90 cm tall, with bright yellow flowerheads. There are three species: ...
[n] - small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
genus Scolymus noun small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region