Erigeron philadelphicus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 863. 1753.

"Habitat in Canada. Kalm." RCN: 6249.

Lectotype (Scott in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 109: 106. 1993): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 994.13 (LINN) .

Current name: Erigeron philadelphicus L. ( Asteraceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “philadelphicum” in the protologue.