Synurus is a genus of plants in the tribe Cardueae of the family Asteraceae.

[1][2] Species of the genus are found in Asia.

Synurus species have a thick stem up to 1.5 meters tall.

They produce large, nodding, spherical flower heads up to 6 centimeters wide with purple florets.

[3] The anti-inflammatory properties of these species as a herbal remedy have been well studied.