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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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.

Figure 2. Inflorescence.

Figure 3. Close-up of spikelet.

Figure 4. Sheaths.

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