Serratula scariosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 818. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5938.

Lectotype (Gaiser in Rhodora 48: 294. 1946): Herb. Linn. No. 965.14 (LINN) .

Current name: Liatris scariosa (L.) Willd. var. scariosa ( Asteraceae).