The genus Rhynchospora of Renfrew County:
A comparative study

By Grant A. Bickel, 2020

Rhynchospora capillacea Torrey, Slender beakrush

Rhynchospora capillacea is found in fens and consequently rare in Renfrew County, found at only one location on the eastern edge of the county.

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Inflorescence, achenes and scales of Rhynchospora capillacea

Figure 1. Inflorescence, achenes and scales.
Inflorescences of Rhynchospora capillacea

Figure 2. Inflorescences.
Habit of Rhynchospora alba

Figure 3. Habit.
An occurrence map of Rhynchospora capillacea in Renfrew County

Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession records for specimens from Renfrew County
Accession # Collector Date
DAO 700716 J. M. Reddoch 1987-August-02