Rumex persicarioides Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 335. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 2582.

Lectotype (St John in Rhodora 17: 74. 1915): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 464.9 (LINN) .

Current name: Rumex maritimus L. var. persicarioides (L.) R.S. Mitch. ( Polygonaceae).