Geum virginianum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 500. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 3804.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 37: 292, pl. 368. 1935): Herb. Linn. No. 657.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Geum virginianum L. ( Rosaceae).