Carex prasina Wahlenb., Drooping Sedge (Section HYMENOCHLAENAE)
Carex prasina is very rare in Renfrew County so far only confirmed in the extreme eastern corner of the county. It is an early summer species growing in handsome clumps along woodland streams in the rich muck.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescences.
Figure 3. Pistillate spike at high resolution.
Figure 4. Habit.
Figure 5. Habit.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.