Fucus saccharinus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1161. 1753.

"Habitat in Mari Atlantico." RCN: 8293, 8341.

Lectotype (Lane in Spencer & al. in Taxon, in press): Herb. Linn. No. 1274.64 (LINN) . - Epitype (Lane in Spencer & al. in Taxon, in press): United Kingdom. Cornwall, Looe, Hannafore Point, 24 Jul 2005, J. Brodie (BM-000893631).

Current name: Saccharina latissima (L.) C.E. Lane & al. ( Laminariaceae).