Lotus edulis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 774. 1753.

"Habitat in Italia, Sicilia, Creta." RCN: 5689.

Lectotype (Heyn in Davis, Fl. Turkey 3: 520. 1970): Herb. Clifford: 371, Lotus 2 (BM-000646722) .

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