The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Section POROCYSTIS

Only one species from Section POROCYSTIS is found in Renfrew County.

Carex pallescens L., Pale Sedge

Carex pallescens is an uncommon species in Renfrew County. Carex pallescens grows in a variety of open habitats, pastures and disturbed areas.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex pallescens

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
An occurrence map of Carex pallescens in Renfrew County

Figure 3. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 547579 S.J. Darbyshire 1988-June-11
CAN 569978 M.I. Moore & T.C. Brayshaw 1962-June-20
CAN 569976 A.W.H. Damman 1954-June-09
DAO 348796 A.J. Breitung 1948-July-18