Amaranthus albus Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1268. 1759.

["Habitat in Philadelphiae maritimis."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 2: 1404 (1763). RCN: 7165.

Lectotype (Raus in Strid & Kit Tan, Fl. Hellenica 1: 143. 1997): Herb. Linn. No. 1117.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Amaranthus albus L. ( Amaranthaceae).