👉 Astymachus is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region and its adjacent regions. The genus contains about 25 species, which are known for their distinctive leaves with large, serrated margins that often resemble the shape of a snake's head. Astymachus is characterized by its long, slender stems with small flowers at the end of each petiole, often resembling the head of an insect.
