Pinus canadensis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1421. 1763.

"Habitat in America septentrionali." RCN: 7249.

Lectotype (Fernald & Weatherby in Rhodora 34: 188. 1932): Clayton 547 (BM-000051613).

Current name: Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière ( Pinaceae).