Anemone pensylvanica Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 247. 1771.

"Habitat in Canada." RCN: 4014.

Neotype (Reveal & al. in Bartonia 57: 29. 1992): Herb. Linn. No. 710.22 (LINN) .

Current name: Anemone canadensis L. ( Ranunculaceae).

Note: Through typification, this name is homotypic with A. canadensis L. and falls into its synonymy.