Eriophorum cyperinum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 77. 1762.

"Habitat in America septentrionali." RCN: 442.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 219. 1987): Clayton 205 (BM-000051167).

Current name: Scirpus cyperinus (L.) Kunth ( Cyperaceae).