Dianthus plumarius Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 411. 1753.

"Habitat in Europae & Canadae pascuis nemorosis." RCN: 3215.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Burser XI: 100 (UPS); Herb. Burser XI: 102 (UPS); Herb. Linn. No. 179.11 (S); Herb. Linn. No. 581.19 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 581.22 (LINN) .

Current name: Dianthus plumarius L. ( Caryophyllaceae).