Carex leptonervia (Fern.) Fern., Finely Nerved Sedge (Section LAXIFLORAE)
Carex leptonervia is common in Renfrew County and favors disturbed sandy upland soils. As the name implies the perigynia have very few nerves (prominent longitudinal veins), especially in fresh material.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Immature inflorescence.
Figure 3. Mature inflorescence.
Figure 4. Habit.
Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 520349 | S.J. Darbyshire | 1983-June-18 |
| CAN 470173 | D.F. Brunton | 1982-July-29 |
| CAN 457064 | S. Darbyshire | 1981-May-31 |
| CAN 569949 | M.I. Moore & A. Berry | 1971-July-15 |
| CAN 317256 | R. Hainault & R. Beschel | 1966-July-20 |
| DAO 345611 | M.I. Moore | 1964-June-16 |
| CAN 569950 | M.I. Moore | 1960-June-06 |
| CAN 262154 | J.S. Rowe | 1958-June-12 |
| CAN 569936 | A.W.H. Damman | 1954-May-30 |