Melica altissima Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 66. 1753.

"Habitat in Sibiria, Canada." RCN: 566.

Lectotype (Cope in Cafferty & al. in Taxon 49: 252. 2000): Herb. Linn. No. 86.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Melica altissima L. ( Poaceae).