Lythrum lineare Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 447. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 3471.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Clayton 505, Herb. Linn. No. 626.7 (LINN; iso- BM-000051582) .

Current name: Lythrum lineare L. ( Lythraceae).