Bocconia frutescens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 505. 1753.

"Habitat in Jamaica, Mexico." RCN: 3426.

Lectotype (Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 4: 276. 1988): Herb. Linn. No. 609.1 (LINN) .

Generirype of Bocconia Linnaeus.

Current name: Bocconia frutescens L. ( Papaveraceae).

Note: Although Howard (Fl. Lesser Antilles 4: 276. 1988) indicated 609.1 (LINN) as lectotype, this collection lacks the relevant Species Plantarum number (i.e. “1”) and was a post-1753 addition to the herbarium, and is not original material for the name.