The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

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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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex vaginata

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex vaginata

Figure 3. Lateral inflorescence showing sheathing bract.
An occurrence map of Carex vaginata in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 498569 A. Vogg 1982-July-04
DAO 498551 A. Vogg 1982-June-26
DAO 498559 A. Vogg 1982-June-26