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

"Habitat in Insula S. Jacobi." RCN: 5694.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 165. 1983): Herb. Clifford: 372, Lotus 7 (BM-000646728) .

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