Carex plantaginea Lam., Plantain-leaved Sedge (Section CAREYANAE)
Carex plantaginea is rare in Renfrew County, found in rich woods. It is distict with its broad, puckered, evergreen leaves (Figures 4 and 6) with reddish-purple basal sheaths; easily recognizable any time of the year.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Basal sheaths of culm.
Figure 4. Habit in late spring. Over-wintering leaves laying flat and beginning to degrade.
Figure 5. Inflorescences in late spring.
Figure 6. Late summer foliage.
Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 526979 | A. Vogg | 1986-May-27 |