The genus Eriophorum of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Eriophorum tenellum Nuttall, Rough cottongrass

Eriophorum tenellum is sparse in the Renfrew County, found on floating bog mats.

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Achenes, perianth bristles and scales of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 1. Achenes, perianth bristles and scales.
Habit of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 1. Habit.
Inflorescence of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 2. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 3. Inflorescence.
Inflorescence of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 4. Inflorescence.
Habit of Eriophorum tenellum

Figure 5. Habit.
An occurrence map of Eriophorum tenellum in Renfrew County

Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
CAN 570188 T.C. Brayshaw October-03-1959