Juncus stygius Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 987. 1759.

["Habitat in Sveciae, paludibus, caespitosis sylvaticis profundis."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 467 (1762). RCN: 2540.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 449.29 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 449.28 (LINN); [icon] in Morison, Pl. Hist. Univ. 3: 239, s. 8, t. 11, f. 40. 1699.

Current name: Juncus stygius L. ( Juncaceae).