The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex granularis Muhl. ex Willd., Limestone Meadow Sedge (Section GRANULARES)

Carex granularis is common in the southeastern portion of Renfrew County. It grows in open calcareous meadows.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex granularis

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex granularis

Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex granularis

Figure 4. Habit.
An occurrence map of Carex granularis in Renfrew County

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 573863 K.W. Spicer 1988-June-15
DAO 547767 K.W. Spicer 1987-July-15
CAN 527070 A. Vogg 1986-August-19
CAN 498235 A. Vogg 1984-August-04
CAN 496833 A. Vogg 1982-August-12
CAN 470359 D.F. Brunton & K.L. McIntosh 1982-July-30
CAN 496869 A. Vogg 1982-July-25
CAN 465378 A. Vogg 1982-June-13
CAN 469804 missing missing