Orobanche virginiana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 633. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 4593.

Lectotype (Gillett in Rhodora 61: 61. 1959): Clayton 604 (BM-000051684).

Current name: Epifagus virginiana (L.) W.P.C. Barton ( Orobanchaceae).