Polygala lutea Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 705. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5156.

Lectotype (Smith & Ward in Sida 6: 302. 1976): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 882.39 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygala lutea L. ( Polygalaceae).

Note: See also discussion by Reveal & al. (in Huntia 7: 232. 1987).