Carex gracillima Schwein., Graceful Sedge (Section HYMENOCHLAENAE)
Carex gracillima is widespread in Renfrew County. It is an early summer species growing in woodlands. From a distance it could be confused with C. arctata or C. debilis but C. gracillima usually has a gynecandrous terminal spike.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Inflorescences.
Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAO 859649 | A. Ward, S. Kyte, G. Gregorich, P.M. Catling & G. Mitrow | 2011-June-02 |
| CAN 498745 | M.J. Shchepanek, A. Dugal & C.A. Campbell | 1985-June-14 |
| CAN 498527 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1982-June-27 |
| CAN 466133 | A. Vogg | 1982-May-30 |
| CAN 501999 | A.W. Dugal | 1976-July-21 |
| CAN 569897 | M.I. Moore | 1970-June-02 |
| CAN 569899 | W.J. Merilees & T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-July-10 |
| CAN 569901 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1958-May-27 |
| CAN 569900 | A.W.H. Damman | 1954-June-09 |
| DAO 346644 | M.I. Moore | 1950-May-29 |
| CAN 487232 | S.J. Darbyshire |