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

"Habitat in Virginia. Kalm." RCN: 5161.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 882.44 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygala sanguinea L. ( Polygalaceae).