Temnos

Temnos is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the daisy family. The genus is native to the Mediterranean region, with most species found in Greece and Turkey. Plants in the genus Temnos are typically small, herbaceous perennials with a woody base. They have lobed or divided leaves and produce solitary, daisy-like flower heads. The ray florets are usually white or pale pink, and the disc florets are yellow. The fruit is an achene, a small, dry, indehiscent fruit.

There are currently seven recognized species in the genus Temnos. Temnos bulbingerae is found in Greece, while Temnos cretica is native to Crete. Temnos libanotica is found in Lebanon and Syria. Temnos minor is native to Turkey. Temnos palaestinus is found in the Levant. Temnos pseudocassia is native to Greece and Turkey. Temnos spinulosus is found in Greece and Turkey.

The genus Temnos is of interest to botanists for its taxonomic position within the Asteraceae family. The exact phylogenetic relationships of Temnos are still being studied, but it is thought to be related to other genera in the tribe Anthemideae. The plants are not widely cultivated, though some species may be grown in rock gardens or as ornamental plants. Their conservation status varies, with some species being rare or endangered.