Carex vaginata Tausch, Sheathed Sedge (Section PANICEAE)
Found in cedar swamps, Carex vaginata is rare in Renfrew County, known from only one location. The name vaginata presumably refers to the sheathing bracts (see Figure 3).
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Lateral inflorescence showing sheathing bract.
Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAO 498569 | A. Vogg | 1982-July-04 |
| DAO 498551 | A. Vogg | 1982-June-26 |
| DAO 498559 | A. Vogg | 1982-June-26 |