1854 Arctium tomentosum Mill.

Syn.: Lappa tomentosa (Mill.) Lam.

This species occurs as a native plant in parts of Europe and W. Asia. It is an adventive in several places, especially towards the north. It is introduced in N. America. The population in Caucasus is distinguished as var. glaucum Arene (A. palladinii [Marc.] Grossh.).