Mespilus canadensis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 478. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Canada." RCN: 3658.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 43: 560, pl. 672, f. 1. 1941): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 646.19 (LINN) .

Current name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. ( Rosaceae).