Osmunda claytoniana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1066. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 7759.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 229. 1987): Clayton s.n., Herb. Linn. No. 1244.10 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Current name: Osmunda claytoniana L. ( Osmundaceae).