Definition: Xanthocephalus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which belongs to the same family as the common dandelion. It is native to Asia and Europe. The name "xanthocephalus" comes from the Greek word "xanthos", meaning "yellow," and "pheles" meaning "winged," possibly reflecting a resemblance between the yellow flowers of this plant and the wings of birds, particularly the golden eagle. The genus has around