1853  The "black" or "double spruce" (P. nigra), is that species from the twigs of which is extracted the essence that gives its peculiar flavour to the well-known "spruce beer."
1917  (1921)  PICEA MARIANA (Mill.) B.S.P. BLACK SPRUCE Common names: Black spruce, red spruce, double spruce, water spruce, swamp spruce.