Helianthus altissimus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1278. 1763.

"Habitat in Pensylvania." RCN: 6545.

Lectotype (Watson in Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 9: 439, pl. 70. 1929): Herb. Linn. No. 1024.9 (LINN) .

Current name: Helianthus giganteum L. ( Asteraceae).