Carex lenticularis Michx., Lenticular Sedge (Section PHACOCYSTIS)
Carex lenticularis is common in Renfrew County found growing as small tufts along rocky emergent shorelines and beaches. Carex lenticularis is most frequent along the Ottawa River and there, it is heavily grazed by geese.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Inflorescence in habitat.
Figure 4. Habit on emergent shoreline in high water year.
Figure 5. Habit on beach edge.
Figure 6. Habit on beach.
Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 585274 | D.F. Brunton | 1999-June-25 |
| DAO 585249 | D.F. Brunton | 1987-August-26 |
| DAO 396814 | R. Day | 1983-August-24 |
| CAN 470162 | D.F. Brunton | 1982-July-28 |
| CAN 498540 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1982-June-27 |
| CAN 569939 | M.I. Moore & D. Pollard | 1971-June-18 |
| CAN 569938 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-July-14 |
| CAN 569937 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1960-September-19 |
| CAN 569940 | A.W.H. Damman | 1954-July-22 |