👉 Sicyogaster is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. They are known for their large, often oblong leaves that can be up to 3 feet long and wide, which form a thick canopy over the ground. Sicyogasters produce small fruits with an oval shape, resembling those of the common apple or pear fruit, and are primarily cultivated for their edible seeds.