The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex prairea Dew., Prairie Sedge (Section HELEOGLOCHIN)

Carex prairea grows in calcareous wetlands. It is rare in Renfrew County and to date has only been reported at one location.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex prairea

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

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Spikelet of Carex prairea

Figure 3. Close-up of spikelet.
Sheaths of Carex prairea

Figure 4. Sheaths.
An occurrence map of Carex prairea in Renfrew County

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 871910 G.A. Bickel 2011-June-25