Penthorum sedoides Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 432. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 3364.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Herb. Linn. No. 596.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Penthorum Linnaeus.

Current name: Penthorum sedoides L. ( Penthoraceae).