Centaurea pectinata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1287. 1763.

"Habitat in Gallia Narbonensi, Galloprovincia." RCN: 6588.

Type not designated.

Original material: Magnol, Herb. Linn. No. 1030.12 (LINN); Herb. Burser XV(2): 41 (UPS); Herb. Burser XV(2): 42 (UPS); Herb. Linn. No. 1030.11 (LINN); [icon] in Bauhin & Cherler, Hist. Pl. Univ. 3(1): 29. 1651; [icon] in Bauhin, Prodr. Theatri Bot.: 128. 1620.

Current name: Centaurea pectinata L. ( Asteraceae).