Linum virginianum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 279. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Pensylvania." RCN: 2214.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 37: 428. 1935): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 396.24 (LINN) .

Current name: Linum virginianum L. ( Linaceae).