The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex magellanica Lam., Boreal Bog Sedge (Section LIMOSAE)

Carex magellanica is sparse in Renfrew County. It is a species of bogs and fens.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex magellanica

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Spikelet of Carex magellanica

Figure 2. Pistillate spikelet.
Inflorescence of Carex magellanica

Figure 3. Natural habit.
Inflorescence of Carex magellanica

Figure 4. Inflorescence.
An occurrence map of Carex magellanica in Renfrew County

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 691611 J.M. Reddoch 1989-July-01
CAN 527058 A. Vogg 1986-August-18
CAN 497293 A. Vogg 1983-September-18
CAN 498566 A. Vogg 1982-July-04
CAN 498550 A. Vogg 1982-June-26
CAN 457036 S.J. Darbyshire 1981-July-12
CAN 569982 M.I. Moore & N. Turner 1977-June-09
DAO 351098 M.I. Moore 1962-June-21
CAN 569981 M.I. Moore & T.C. Brayshaw 1962-June-20
DAO 351107 A.J. Breitung 1948-August-01