Sophora tinctoria Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 373. 1753.

"Habitat in Barbados, Virginia." RCN: 2940.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 39: 414. 1937): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 522.16 (LINN; iso- UPS) .

Current name: Baptisia tinctoria (L.) Vent. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).