Hibiscus palustris Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 693. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia. Gronov. Canada. Kalm." RCN: 5080.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): Herb. Burser XVIII(1): 21 (UPS) .

Current name: Hibiscus palustris L. ( Malvaceae).