Helianthus multiflorus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 905. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 6539.

Lectotype (Reveal in Jarvis & Turland in Taxon 47: 362. 1998): Herb. Linn. No. 1024.2 (LINN) .

Current name: Helianthus x multiflorus L. ( Asteraceae).