The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex comosa Boott, Bearded Sedge (Section VESICARIAE)

Carex comosa is sparse in Renfrew County found on margins of lakes and ponds.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex comosa

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex comosa

Figure 3. Inflorescence in habitat.
Inflorescence of Carex comosa

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

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 362587 M.J. Shchepanek, E. Haber & G. Savage 1972-August-31
CAN 569847 M.I. Moore & J.S. Johnston 1971-September-06