The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex livida (Wahl.) Willd., Livid Sedge (Section PANICEAE)

Carex livida is a species of fens and very rare in Renfrew County, recorded from only one location at the periphery of the county where it is fairly abundant.

Click on images for full resolution in new window.

Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex livida

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex livida

Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex livida

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

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 537457 D.J. White 1986-June-10