Cirsium lipskyi (Asteraceae) is reinstated for C. interpositum, and C. chrysolepis is a new synonym of C. nishiokae

Through the examination of specimens (including type materials), we proved that Cirsium chrysolepis is indistinguishable from C. nishiokae, and C. lipskyi is conspecific with C. interpositum and is the legitimate early name for the species. Therefore, we relegate C. chrysolepis to the synonymy of C. nishiokae and C. interpositum to the synonymy of C. lipskyi.

Automated summary

Through specimen examination, it has been proven that Cirsium chrysolepis cannot be distinguished from C. nishiokae, and C. lipskyi is the same species as C. interpositum and is the legitimate early name for the species.