Carex retrorsa Schwein., Retrorse Sedge (Section VESICARIAE)
Carex retrorsa is common and widespread in Renfrew County. It is found in a wide variety of wetlands. It is known for it retrorse (backward pointing) perigynia.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Natural setting.
Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 551703 | A. Vogg | 1988-August-07 |
| CAN 551550 | A. Vogg | 1988-July-16 |
| CAN 551516 | A. Vogg | 1988-June-23 |
| DAO 573969 | K.W. Spicer | 1988-June-15 |
| CAN 498721 | M.J. Shchepanek, A. Dugal & C.A. Campbell | 1985-June-14 |
| CAN 497101 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1983-July-24 |
| CAN 497034 | A. Vogg & K. MacDonald | 1983-July-17 |
| CAN 496972 | A. Vogg | 1983-July-09 |
| CAN 496815 | A. Vogg & R. Nicholas | 1982-September-02 |
| CAN 498555 | A. Vogg | 1982-June-26 |
| CAN 465377 | A. Vogg | 1982-June-13 |
| CAN 362592 | M.J. Shchepanek, E. Haber & G. Savage | 1972-August-31 |
| CAN 570015, DAO 659309 | M.I. Moore | 1968-August-03 |
| CAN 570020 | M.I. Moore & T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-June-20 |
| CAN 570017 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1961-September-19 |
| CAN 570018 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1960-September-24 |
| CAN 570019 | P. von Muellen | 1958-September-07 |
| DAO 368727 | J.A. Calder | 1952-August-6 |
| DAO 368726 | H. Lloyd | 1946-July-09 |
| DAO 368724 | J. Ross | 1937 |
| DAO 368728 | M.I. Moore |