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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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorecences.
Figure 3. Habit.
Figure 4. Inflorecences.
Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| 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 |