Arethusa bulbosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 950. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Canada." RCN: 6871.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 224. 1987): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1059.1 (LINN; iso- UPS) .

Generitype of Arethusa Linnaeus (vide Green, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 185. 1929).

Current name: Arethusa bulbosa L. ( Orchidaceae).