What is another word for Sorbus Americana?
Pronunciation: [sˈɔːbəs ɐmˌɛɹɪkˈɑːnə] (IPA) 
Sorbus Americana is commonly known as American Mountain Ash, a small deciduous tree with pinnate leaves that turn fiery red in the fall. There are a few different synonyms for this tree, including Pyrus Americana, Sorbus intermedia, and Sorbus sitchensis.
Pyrus Americana is an older synonym that reflects the historical belief that this tree was closely related to the genus Pyrus, which includes pears. Sorbus intermedia, on the other hand, reflects the hybridization that can occur between Sorbus species, as this name was used to describe trees with characteristics of both S. Americana and S. aucuparia.
Sorbus sitchensis is another synonym that refers to a closely related species found primarily on the Pacific coast of North America.
