Carex tenera Dew., Tender Sedge (Section OVALES)
Carex tenera seems to be less than common in Renfrew County. It is a species of wet meadows and open woodlands with a nodding inflorescence. It is unique amongst the species from Section OVALES in Renfrew County with its prolonged staminate region at the base of each spikelet (see Figure 2).
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescences.
Figure 3. Habit.
Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 551705 | A. Vogg | 1988-August-07 |
| CAN 551537 | A. Vogg | 1988-July-13 |
| CAN 551546 | A. Vogg | 1988-July-13 |
| CAN 497234 | A. Vogg | 1983-August-20 |
| CAN 520332, DAO 540664 | S.J. Darbyshire | 1983-July-03 |