Helianthus divaricatus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 906. 1753.

"Habitat in America septentrionali." RCN: 6548.

Lectotype (Watson in Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 9: 383. 1929): Herb. Linn. No. 1024.12 (LINN) .

Current name: Helianthus divaricatus L. ( Asteraceae).