Agrostis mexicana Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 91; Mantissa Plantarum: 31. 1767.

"Habitat in America calidiore. D. Jacquin." RCN: 546.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 45: 225, pl. 751. 1943): Herb. Linn. No. 84.33 (LINN; iso- US, fragm.) .

Current name: Muhlenbergia mexicana (L.) Trin. ( Poaceae).

Note: Fernald’s pl. 751, f. 1, 2. makes it clear that he regards 84.33 (LINN) as the type, rather than 84.34 (LINN).