Carduus medius Gouan, Ill. Observ. Bot.: 62. 1773 Carduus medius Gouan, Ill. Observ. Bot.: 62. 1773is basionym for Carduus defloratus subsp. medius (Gouan) Bonnier, Fl. Ill. France 6: 36. 1923Taxon for this nameCarduus medius Gouan, Ill. Observ. Bot.: 62. 1773