Carex diandra Schrank, Lesser Panicled Sedge (Section HELEOGLOCHIN)
Carex diandra grows in calcareous wetlands and is sparse in Renfrew County. Superficially it may resemble C. vulpinoidea but Carex diandra is easily distinguished by its shiny dark brown perigynia.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Close-up of inflorescence.
Figure 4. Sheaths.
Figure 5. Habit.
Figure 6. Inflorescences.
Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAO 856355 | D.F. Brunton | 2009-June-23 |
| DAO 662813 | K.W. Spicer | 1989-June-07 |
| DAO 573970 | K.W. Spicer | 1988-June-15 |
| CAN 551381 | A. Vogg | 1988-June-04 |
| CAN 526912 | A. Vogg | 1985-July-14 |
| CAN 498538 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1982-June-27 |
| CAN 466104 | A. Vogg & E. Ridgen | 1982-June-19 |
| CAN 522139 | J. Reddoch | 1979-June-03 |