Carduus polyanthemus Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 529; Mantissa Plantarum: 109. 1767.

"Habitat Romae." RCN: 5949.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 966.4 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 966.3 (LINN); [icon] in Trionfetti, Obs. Ortu Veg. Pl. 103, unnumbered plate. 1685.

Current name: Carduus crispus L. ( Asteraceae).