The genus Eleocharis of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Eleocharis ovata (Roth) Roemer & Schultes, Ovate spikerush

Eleocharis ovata is frequent in the northwestern portion of Renfrew County. It is found on wet beaches and emergent shorelines.

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Inflorescence, achenes, scales and basal sheaths of Eleocharis ovata

Figure 1. Inflorescence, achenes, scales and basal sheaths.
Habit

Figure 2. Habit.
Habit

Figure 3. Habit.
An occurrence map of Eleocharis ovata in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 585396 D.F. Brunton 1998-October-14
CAN 585395 D.F. Brunton 1998-October-14
CAN 585293 D.F. Brunton 1998-September-29
CAN 585283 D.F. Brunton 1998-September-29