2a. Carpinus caroliniana Walter subsp. caroliniana

Note: It was accepted as subspecies distinct from C. caroliniana subsp. virginiana (Marshall) Furlow in the Flora of North America (Furlow 1997).

C. americana Michx., Flora Boreali-Americana 2: 201, pl. 7 (Michaux 1803). – Original citation: “A Canadam ad Floridam.” – Original material: Ameriques septentrionales, A. Michaux s.n. (P06810890!); ibid., s. coll., s.n. (P06810902!, P06810903!). – Note: Carpinus americana is regarded as synonymous to C. caroliniana s. lat. in Flora of North America (Furlow 1997).