Carex capitata Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1261. 1759.

["Habitat in Lapponia, Anglia."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 2: 1380 (1763). RCN: 7055.

Lectotype (Reinhammer & Bele in Nordic J. Bot. 21: 509. 2002 [2001]): Solander, Herb. Linn. No. 378.13 (S; iso- LINN?).

Current name: Carex capitata L. (Cyperaceae).