Scabiosa succisa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 98. 1753.

"Habitat in Europae pascuis humidiusculis." RCN: 802.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Burser XV(2): 2 (UPS); Herb. Linn. No. 120.4 (LINN); Herb. Clifford: 30, Scabiosa 2, 3 sheets (BM) ; [icon] in Mattioli, Pl. Epit.: 397. 1586.

Current name: Succisa pratensis Moench ( Dipsacaceae).