Liquidambar peregrina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 999. 1753.

"Habitat in Canada." RCN: 7238.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 223. 1987): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1134.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Comptonia peregrina (L.) J.M. Coult. ( Myricaceae).

Note: See discussion by Fernald (in Rhodora 40: 411. 1938).