Blechnum radicans Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 307. 1771.

"Habitat in Virginiae et Maderae rimis rupium profundis argillaceis. König.” RCN: 7818.

Lectotype (designated here by Reveal): König s.n., Herb. Linn. No. 1247.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Woodwardia radicans (L.) Sm. ( Blechnaceae).