Carex globularis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 976. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa frigidiore." RCN: 7078.

Lectotype (Nelmes in Watsonia 2: 250. 1951): Amman 32, Herb. Linn. No. 1100.45 (LINN) .

Current name: Carex globularis L. ( Cyperaceae).