Veratrum luteum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1044. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Canada." RCN: 7541.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1210.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Chamaelirium luteum (L.) A. Gray ( Liliaceae / Melanthiaceae).