Carex gynandra Schwein., Nodding Sedge (Section PHACOCYSTIS)
Carex gynandra is common in Renfrew County preferring the sandy soils in the northwestern portion of the county. Carex gynandra is superficially identical to Carex crinita; the long pendulous pistillate spikes are distinctive to both. The identity of Carex gynandra can be confirmed by feeling its scabrous lower sheaths.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Natural inflorescences.
Figure 3. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 551640 | A. Vogg | 1988-July-31 |
| DAO 573884 | K.W. Spicer | 1988-July-14 |
| CAN 438180 | H. Simpson | 1976-June-25 |
| CAN 569864 | M.I. Moore | 1971-June-28 |
| DAO 659463, DAO 823233 | M.I. Moore | 1970 |
| DAO 847008, DAO 849478 | M.I. Moore | 1966-July-03 |
| DAO 846962, DAO 849475 | M.I. Moore | 1966-June-15 |
| DAO 849476 | M.I. Moore | 1966-June-15 |
| DAO 849477 | M.I. Moore | 1966-June-15 |
| CAN 569862 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-June-30 |
| CAN 569863 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1958-October-18 |
| CAN 569861 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1957-July-24 |
| CAN 569859 | H.H. MacKay | 1921-July |