Carduus dissectus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 822. 1753.

"Habitat in Anglia, Gallia." RCN: 5953.

Lectotype (Airy Shaw in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 312. 1938): [icon] " Cirsium Anglicum " in Plantin, Pl. Stirp. Icon.: 583. 1581.

Current name: Cirsium dissectum (L.) Hill ( Asteraceae).