The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Section ANOMALAE

Only one species from Section ANOMALAE is found in Renfrew County.

Carex scabrata Schwein., Rough Sedge

Carex scabrata is uncommon in Renfrew County. It is found in wet woods, near seeps and stream banks. The entire plant is scabrous and rough.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex scabrata

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Lateral spike of Carex scabrata

Figure 2. Portions of lateral pistillate spikes.
Inflorescence of Carex scabrata

Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex scabrata

Figure 4. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex scabrata

Figure 5. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex scabrata

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

Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 585286 D.F. Brunton 1998-October-15
CAN 528446 M.J. Shchepanek, A. W. Dugal & L.M. Ley 1987-July-16
CAN 470172 D.F. Brunton 1982-July-29
CAN 570035 M.I. Moore 1970-August-03
CAN 570033 A.W.H. Damman 1954-June-06