Zostera marina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 968. 1753.

"Habitat in mari Balthico, Oceano." RCN: 7025.

Lectotype (designated here by Jonsell & Jarvis): [icon] " Zostera " in Linnaeus, Wästgöta Resa: 166, t. 4. 1747.

Generitype of Zostera Linnaeus.

Current name: Zostera marina L. ( Zosteraceae).