The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex canescens L., Hoary Sedge (Section GLAREOSAE)

Carex canescens is a common species of Renfrew County and found in bogs and wetlands at the edges of open water. It is easily recognized by its silvery glaucous leaves and neatly organized spikelets.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex canescens

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Habit of Carex canescens

Figure 3. Habit.
Inflorescence of Carex canescens

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

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 551733 A. Vogg, S. Thomson & H. Thomson 1989-July-08
CAN 551737 A. Vogg, S. Thomson & H. Thomson 1989-July-08
CAN 551738 A. Vogg, S. Thomson & H. Thomson 1989-July-08
CAN 551744 A. Vogg, S. Thomson & H. Thomson 1989-July-08
CAN 551359 A. Vogg 1988-May-27
CAN 438169 H. Simpson 1976-June-07
DAO 659331 M.I. Moore 1968-June-16
CAN 569838 M.I. Moore 1967-June-25
DAO 152821 M.I. Moore 1962-July-10
DAO 152820 M.I. Moore 1962-June-10
CAN 569837 A.W.H. Damman 1954-June-18