The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex aquatilis Wahl., Water Sedge (Section PHACOCYSTIS)

Carex aquatilis is uncommon in Renfrew County found only in the southern portion of the county. It grows scattered on bogs and in sedge meadows.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex aquatilis

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Inflorescences of Carex aquatilis

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescences of Carex aquatilis

Figure 3. Inflorescence in habitat showing the wide glaucous leaves.
Inflorescence of Carex aquatilis

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

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 551522 A. Vogg 1988-July-07
CAN 496920 A. Vogg 1982-July-17
CAN 437342 H.L. Dickson & H. Simpson 1977-August-25
CAN 438170 H. Simpson 1976-JUne-07