Trifolium messanense Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 275. 1771.

"Habitat in Sicilia. H.U." RCN: 5644.

Lectotype (Ali in Nasir & Ali, Fl. W. Pakistan 100: 308. 1977): Jacquin 9, Herb. Linn. No. 930.11 (LINN) .

Current name: Melilotus siculus (Turra) B.D. Jacks. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).