Gratiola virginiana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 17. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 135.

Lectotype (Pennell in Monogr. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1: 92. 1935): Clayton 379 (BM-000051192).

Current name: Gratiola virginiana L. ( Scrophulariaceae).