Carduus flavescens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 825. 1753.

"Habitat in Hispania. Loefling." RCN: 5972.

Lectotype ( Cantó in Lazaroa 6: 61. 1985 [1984]): Löfling 605a, Herb. Linn. No. 966.42 (LINN) .

Current name: Klasea flavescens (L.) Holub ( Asteraceae).