Genus Dulichium Persoon, Three-way sedge
Dulichium is a monotypic genus, represented by Dulichium arundinaceum only. The name Dulichium commemorates a place name in Greek mythology and arundinacium means "like a reed".
Dulichium arundinaceum (L.) Britton, Three-way sedge
Dulichium arundinaceum is very common in Renfrew County, found in standing water along the shores of ponds, lakes and rivers. When viewed from above, the leaves align in three obvious ranks (Figure 3).
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Figure 1. Inflorescence.
Figure 2. Spikelet, achenes and scales.
Figure 3. Leaves in three ranks.
Figure 4. Plants in habitat.
Figure 5. Plants in habitat.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 551742 | A. Vogg, S. Thomson, H. Thomson | 1989-July-08 |
| CAN 497318 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1983-August-21 |
| CAN 497238 | A. Vogg | 1983-August-20 |
| CAN 497211 | A. Vogg | 1983-August-18 |
| CAN 570145 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1958-September-03 |
| CAN 570146 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1957-July-31 |
| CAN 570147 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1956-September-29 |
| DAO 245607 | W.J. Cody & J.A. Parmelee | 1952-August-19 |
| DAO 245625 | W.J. Cody & J.A. Parmelee | 1952-August-18 |
| DAO 245616 | E.W. Hart | 1939-August-11 |