The genus Schoenoplectus of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla, Common three-square bulrush

Schoenoplectus pungens is uncommon in Renfrew County, found on beaches along the Ottawa River, in ditches and edges of lakes.

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Spikelets, achenes and scales of Schoenoplectus pungens

Figure 1. Spikelets, achenes and scales.
Habit of Schoenoplectus pungens

Figure 2. Habit.
Habit of Schoenoplectus pungens

Figure 3. Habit.
An occurrence map of Schoenoplectus pungens in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 598092 J. Atkinson & R. Huizer 1991-August-15
DAO 598096 J. Atkinson & R. Huizer 1991-August-15
DAO 593421 D.F. Brunton 1987-August-26
DAO 248838 M.I. Moore 1961-October-13
CAN 570223 T.C. Brayshaw 1961-August-28
CAN 570222 T.C. Brayshaw 1960-September-15
DAO 251673 H.L.J. Rhodes & C. Rae 1953-August-17
DAO 248856 W.J. Cody & J.A. Parmelee 1952-August-19