Rhus copallina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 266. 1753.

"Habitat in America septentrionali." RCN: 2118.

Lectotype (Fernald & Griscom in Rhodora 37: 168. 1935): Clayton 728 (BM-000051815).

Current name: Rhus copallina L. ( Anacardiaceae).

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