Hydrangea arborescens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 397. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 3132.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 43: 559. 1941): Clayton 79 (BM-000051139).

Generitype of Hydrangea Linnaeus.

Current name: Hydrangea arborescens L. ( Hydrangeaceae).