The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex novae-angliae Schwein., New England Sedge (Section ACROCYSTIS)

Carex novae-angliae is rare in Renfrew County. It forms small patches with long soft leaves and, if found early enough in the season, the weak culms can be found hidden amongst the leaves. The perigynia are whitish in color and partly translucent to the dark brown achenes underneath. Carex novae-angliae can be found in rich woods.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Inflorescence of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 3. B&W scan of specimens showing habit.
Habit of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 4. Clump in nature.
Inflorescences of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 5. Inflorescences amongst leaves.
Habit of Carex novae-angliae

Figure 6. Habit.
An occurrence map of Carex novae-angliae in Renfrew County

Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 569967 M.I. Moore 1964-June-16