diff --git a/cdist/conf/type/__pyvenv/parameter/optional b/cdist/conf/type/__pyvenv/parameter/optional
index 6b3fda2e..fc4019c9 100755
--- a/cdist/conf/type/__pyvenv/parameter/optional
+++ b/cdist/conf/type/__pyvenv/parameter/optional
@@ -2,5 +2,4 @@ state
 group
 owner
 mode
-python
 venvparams