Carex stipata Muhl. ex Willd., Awl-fruited Sedge (Section VULPINAE)
Carex stipata is easily identified by its perigynia that, from either face, have an outline of a wood carver's awl. It is common and widespread in Renfrew County, found in wet woods and along streambanks.
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Figure 1. Achenes, perigynia and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescences.
Figure 3. Close-up of inflorescence.
Figure 4. Leaf sheath.
Figure 5. Inflorescences.
Figure 6. Inflorescence.
Figure 7. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAO 573864 | K.W. Spicer | 1988-June-15 |
| CAN 551358 | A. Vogg | 1988-May-27 |
| CAN 498732 | M.J. Shchepanek, A. Dugal & C.A. Campbell | 1985-June-14 |
| CAN 497100 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1983-July-24 |
| CAN 497028 | A. Vogg & K. MacDonald | 1983-July-17 |
| CAN 416575 | J.H. Soper & C. Despins | 1978-July-12 |
| CAN 570064 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-June-14 |
| CAN 570063 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1956-July-13 |
| CAN 570062 | A.W.H. Damman | 1954-June-10 |