Polygala cruciata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 706. 1753.
"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5163.
Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Clayton 157 (BM-000038187).
Current name: Polygala cruciata L. (Polygalaceae).
Note: Although Fernald & Schubert (in Rhodora 50: 164. 1948) discussed the identity of Clayton 157 (BM), they did not typify the name.