The genus Carex of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2025

Carex exilis Dew., Meagre Sedge (Section STELLULATAE)

Carex exilis is sparse in Renfrew County found around bogs and in peatlands. Where found, it can sometimes be the dominate sedge species on bog mats surrounding lakes and ponds.

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Achenes, perigynia and scales of Carex exilis

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

Figure 2. Inflorescences.
Inflorescence of Carex exilis

Figure 3. Habit.
Inflorescence of Carex exilis

Figure 4. Inflorescences.
Inflorescence of Carex exilis

Figure 5. Inflorescences.
Inflorescence of Carex exilis

Figure 6. Inflorescence.
An occurrence map of Carex exilis in Renfrew County

Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 595786 G.A. Bickel 2010-June-05
CAN 537456 D.J. White 1986-June-10