Saxifraga nivalis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 401. 1753.

"Habitat in summis Alpibus Spitzbergensibus, Lapponicis, Arvonicis, Virginia, Canada." RCN: 3150.

Lectotype (Jonsell & Jarvis in Nordic J. Bot. 22:72. 2002): Herb. Linn. No. 575.19, furthest right specimen; Lapland Herb. No. 176 β (LINN).

Current name: Saxifraga nivalis L. (Saxifragaceae).