1837 D. C. Macreight 255 C[arex] rupestris. (Allion.) Rock Sedge.
1859 A. Pratt 25 Rock Sedge,..a very rare plant, from 3–6 inches high.
1924 W. H. Fitch et al. (ed. 5) 278 Carex rupestris All. Rock sedge.
1996 A. H. Zwinger & B. E. Willard (ed. 4) xiv. 152 Rock sedge thrives where there is no snow cover and soils are well drained.