Panax trifolius Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1059. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 7712.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 228. 1987): Clayton 329, Herb. Linn. No. 1237.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Panax trifolius L. ( Araliaceae).

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