Melampyrum sylvaticum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 605. 1753.

"Habitat in Europae borealis sylvis." RCN: 4390.

Lectotype (Fischer in Feddes Repert. 108: 112. 1997): Herb. Linn. No. 760.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Melampyrum sylvaticum L. ( Scrophulariaceae).