(3044) Proposal to reject the name Bubon rigidius (Umbelliferae)

Abstract

The identity of Bubon rigidius L. has never been clarified and the application of the name is uncertain. We believe that a suitable solution, better than designating an epitype without objective basis, is to reject the name Bubon rigidius in accordance with Art. 56 of the ICN (Turland & al. in Regnum Veg. 159. 2018). Acceptance of this proposal would neutralise any possible threat posed by B. rigidius to other names that would not have priority, as Prangos ferulacea or Ferula geniculata.