Physalis viscosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 183. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Bonaria." RCN: 1448.

Lectotype (Symon in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3: 158. 1981): Herb. Linn. No. 247.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Physalis viscosa L. ( Solanaceae).