The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex arctata Boott, Drooping Woodland Sedge (Section HYMENOCHLAENAE)

Carex arctata is widespread in Renfrew County. It is an early summer species growing in woodlands.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex arctata

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Overwintering leaves of Carex arctata

Figure 3. Overwintering leaves.
An occurrence map of Carex arctata in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 586202 K.W. Spicer 1989-July-06
CAN 551501 A. Vogg 1988-July-03
DAO 573895 K.W. Spicer 1988-June-29
DAO 573965 K.W. Spicer 1988-June-15
CAN 498236 A. Vogg 1984-August-04
CAN 457065 S. Darbyshire 1981-May-31
CAN 569806 M.I. Moore 1970
CAN 569807 T.C. Brayshaw 1962-June-21
DAO 347149 J.M. Gillett 1961-July-25
DAO 346655 J.M. Gillett & L.J. Van Rens 1959-June-03
CAN 569808 T.C. Brayshaw 1956-July-18
DAO 347130 W.G. Dore 1952-July-11
CAN 569809 H.H. MacKay 1921-August