Ambrosia artemisiifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 988. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Pensylvania." RCN: 7159.

Lectotype (Hind in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 109: 214. 1993): Herb. Linn. No. 1114.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. var. artemisiifolia ( Asteraceae).