Carex pedunculata Muhl. ex Willd., Long-stalked Sedge (Section CLANDESTINAE)
Carex pedunculata is a common woodland species in Renfrew County. The name pedunculata describes the lateral pistillate spikes borne on long peduncles (see Figure 2). It is a very attractive plant with dark green leaves and prominent reddish brown scales and basal sheaths (Figures 1, 3, 4 and 5). It blooms in late April or early May. Despite the abundance of this species it has not been collected very frequently in Renfrew County.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. B&W scan of specimen showing habit.
Figure 3. Terminal inflorescence.
Figure 4. Lateral inflorescence.
Figure 5. Lateral inflorescence and basal sheaths.
Figure 6. Clump in early May showing over-wintering leaves (bottom), inflorescences (left center) and new leaf growth (top).
Figure 7. Early inflorescences in bloom.
Figure 8. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 487168 | S.J. Darbyshire | 1983-May-23 |
| CAN 569987 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1966-May-22 |
| DAO 299986 | M.I. Moore | 1963-May-24 |