The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex conoidea Willd., Field Sedge (Section GRISEAE)

Carex conoidea is sparse in Renfrew County. It is frequent along the Ottawa River within the seasonal floodplain.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex conoidea

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex conoidea

Figure 3. Habit.
An occurrence map of Carex conoidea in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 470165 D.F. Brunton 1982-July-28
CAN 569852 M.I. Moore 1972-June-12
DAO 172249 M.I. Moore 1964-June-16
DAO 43069, DAO 43070 M.I. Moore 1962-July-12
CAN 569851, DAO 43071 M.I. Moore 1962-June-14