Yucca filamentosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 319. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 2510.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 46: 8, pl. 8, f. 1. 1944): Clayton 720 (BM-000051821).

Current name: Yucca filamentosa L. ( Agavaceae).

Note: See discussion by Ward (in Castanea 71. 80. 2006).