Carduus pectinatus Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 279. 1771.

"Habitat [absent] H. U." RCN: 5956.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 966.46? (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 966.21 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 966.23 (LINN) .

Current name: Carduus defloratus L. ( Asteraceae).