Gaura biennis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 347. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Pensylvania." RCN: 2662.

Lectotype (Raven & Gregory in Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 74. 1973): Herb. Linn. No. 485.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Gaura Linnaeus.

Current name: Gaura biennis L. ( Onagraceae).