Adiantum capillus-veneris Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1096. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa australi." RCN: 7932.

Lectotype (Pichi Sermolli in Webbia 12: 678. 1957): Magnol Herb. Linn. No. 1252.9 (LINN) .

Generitype of Adiantum Linnaeus (vide Smith, Hist. Fil. 274. 1875).

Current name: Adiantum capillus-veneris L. ( Pteridaceae).