The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex lurida Wahl., Sallow Sedge (Section VESICARIAE)

Carex lurida is common in the northwestern portion of Renfrew County. It prefers sandy soils and is found on open wetlands.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex lurida

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 4. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 5. Natural habit.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 6. Natural habit.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 7. Natural habit.
Inflorescence of Carex lurida

Figure 8. Habit.
An occurrence map of Carex lurida in Renfrew County

Figure 9. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 585355 D.F. Brunton 1999-July-25
CAN 585304 D.F. Brunton 1999-July-21
CAN 569820 M.I. Moore & J. MacLean 1969-October-01
CAN 569821 M.I. Moore 1968-July-17
DAO 369027 M.I. Moore 1961-September
CAN 569956 L.F. Ebell 1956-July-15
DAO 369028 A.J. Breitung 1948-August-01
DAO 369026 A.J. Breitung 1948-July-18