👉 Deropegus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to Asia. It includes around 35 species, which are commonly known as dieropogons or dieropogonids. These plants are typically small and have flat, leafy leaves. They are often used for their medicinal qualities due to their high content of anthocyanins, which contain antioxidants that help protect the eyes against damage from free radicals.