Section DISPERMAE
Only one species comprises Section DISPERMAE.
Carex disperma Dew., Two-seeded Sedge
Carex disperma has a very simple inflorescence comprised of well separated spikes with each spike containing 1-3 (usually 2) peryginia and 1-2 staminate flowers above the peryginia. It is found in moist woods, wetlands, stream banks and lake edges.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. B&W scan of specimen showing habit.
Figure 4. Habit.
Figure 5. Inflorescences in habitat.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 585356 | D.F. Brunton | 1999-June-25 |
| DAO 691579 | J.M. Reddoch | 1989-July-01 |
| DAO 573886 | K.W. Spicer | 1988-July-14 |
| CAN 547541 | S.J. Darbyshire, A. Goddard & A. Vogg | 1988-June-11 |
| CAN 551360 | A. Vogg | 1988-May-27 |
| CAN 551362 | A. Vogg | 1988-May-27 |
| CAN 497118 | A. Vogg | 1983-August-06 |
| CAN 498564 | A. Vogg | 1982-July-04 |
| CAN 569877 | M.I. Moore | 1970-June-04 |
| DAO 659285, DAO 823235 | M.I. Moore | 1965-August-06 |
| CAN 569876 | T.C. Brayshaw & M.I. Moore | 1962-June-20 |
| DAO 262676 | M.I. Moore | 1962-June-20 |
| CAN 569875 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-June-14 |
| CAN 569878 | A.W.H. Damman | 1954-May-31 |
| DAO 262683 | A.J. Breitung | 1948-July-26 |