Melittis melissophyllum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 597. 1753.

"Habitat in subalpinis Germaniae, Helvetiae, Angliae, Monspelii." RCN: 4329.

Lectotype (Press in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 65. 1993): Herb. Clifford: 309, Melittis 1, sheet 7 (BM-000646039) .

Generitype of Melittis Linnaeus.

Current name: Melittis melissophyllum L. ( Lamiaceae).