Galega officinalis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 714. 1753.

"Habitat in Italia, Hispania, Africa, ad margines agrorum." RCN: 5559.

Lectotype (Ali in Nasir & Ali, Fl. W Pakistan 100: 91. 1977): Herb. Clifford: 362, Galega 1 (BM-000646617) .

Generitype of Galega Linnaeus.

Current name: Galega officinalis L. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).