What is "scorpiurus"

''For the plant genus, see Scorpiurus (plant).

Scorpiurus is a genus of fly in the family Dolichopodidae.

Scorpiurus may refer to:

• Scorpiurus, a genus of flies
• Scorpiurus, a genus of plants

''For the fly genus, see Scorpiurus (fly).

Scorpiurus, the scorpion's-tails, is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the sub-family Faboideae. It contains only two species: Scorpiurus muricatus, which is used in gardening and in salads as a garnish, and Scorpiurus vermiculatus. Both are native to the Mediterranean region and the Near East.