Rhinanthus virginicus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 603. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginica." RCN: 4378.

Lectotype (Pennell in Torreya 19: 207. 1919): Clayton 488 (BM-000042611).

Current name: Aureolaria virginica (L.) Pennell ( Scrophulariaceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “virginica” in the protologue.