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Tyrimnus, is a genus of Mediterranean plants in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. The only known species is Tyrimnus leucographus also known as the White-Spotted Thistle, a biennial native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
While blooming from May to July, the tyrimnus attracts pollinators including bees. This plant thrives in dry environments and is remarkably wind and drought resistant. It prefers lean soils with neutral to slightly alkaline (7.0 to 7.5) pH levels.
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