Lotus creticus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 775. 1753.

"Habitat in Syria, Creta." RCN: 5695.

Lectotype (Heyn & Herrnstadt in Kew Bull. 21: 300. 1967): Herb. Clifford: 372, Lotus 10 (BM-000646731) .

Current name: Lotus creticus L. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “cretica” in the protologue.