Rumex aquaticus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 336. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa ad ripas fluviorum & paludum." RCN: 2591.

Lectotype (Jonsell & Jarvis in Nordic J. Bot. 14: 154. 1994): Herb. Linn. No. 464.23 (LINN) .

Current name: Rumex aquaticus L. ( Polygonaceae).