Eriophorum gracile W.D.J. Koch ex A. Roth, Slender cottongrass
Eriophorum gracile is rare in the eastern corner of Renfrew County, found on floating bog mats. Eriophorum gracile can be distinguished from Eriophorum tenellum with its leaf shorter than the leaf sheath (Figure 5).
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Figure 1. Achenes, perianth bristles and scales.
Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Figure 4. Habit.
Figure 5. Sheath and leaf.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 496914 | A. Vogg | July-17-1982 |