Fucus excisus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1159. 1753.

"Habitat in Oceano Europaeo." RCN: 8274, 8315.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 1274.143 (LINN); [icon] in Morison, Pl. Hist. Univ. 3: 646, s. 15, t. 8, f. 11. 1699.

Current name: Pelvetia canaliculata (L.) Decne. & Thur. ( Fucaceae).

Note: This name appears to threaten Pelvetia canaliculata and may be a candidate for rejection.