The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Carex scoparia Schkuhr ex Willd., Pointed Broom Sedge (Section OVALES)

Carex scoparia is common on sandy acidic soils in Renfrew County. The spikelets take on the distinctive shape of a round pointed paint brush.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex scoparia

Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Inflorecences of Carex scoparia

Figure 2. Inflorecences.
Habit of Carex scoparia

Figure 3. Habit.
Inflorecences of Carex scoparia

Figure 4. Inflorecences.
An occurrence map of Carex scoparia in Renfrew County

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 551642 A. Vogg 1988-July-31
CAN 570044 M.I. Moore 1968-July-28
CAN 570046 T.C. Brayshaw 1961-July-04
CAN 570045 T.C. Brayshaw 1957-September-29
CAN 570047 A.W.H. Damman 1954-July-08
DAO 205754 J.A. Calder 1952-August-06