Thapsia trifoliata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 262. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 2089.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 41: 442. 1939): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 368.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Thaspium trifoliatum (L.) A. Gray ( Apiaceae).