The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex peckii Howe, Peck's Sedge (Section ACROCYSTIS)

Carex peckii is uncommmon in Renfrew County. It is found in rocky woods tending towards calcareous soils and blooms very early in the spring.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex peckii

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Inflorescence of Carex peckii

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex peckii

Figure 3. B&W scan of specimens showing habit.
Habit of Carex peckii

Figure 4. Natural habit.
Habit of Carex peckii

Figure 5. Habit.
Habit of Carex peckii

Figure 6. Habit.
An occurrence map of Carex peckii in Renfrew County

Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 294580 D.F. Brunton & P.M. Catling 1981-May-24
CAN 569986 M.I. Moore 1970-May-24
CAN 569984 M.I. Moore 1968-May-23
CAN 569983 A.W.H. Damman 1954-May-14