Rhynchospora fusca (L.) W.T. Aiton, Brown beakrush
Rhynchospora fusca is uncommon in Renfrew County, found on floating bogs in the northwestern portion of the county. Due to its mat forming nature, it can be a dominant species where found (see Figures 2 and 3).
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Figure 1. Inflorescence, achenes and scales.
Figure 2. A population in natural setting.
Figure 3. A population in natural setting.
Figure 4. Inflorescences.
Figure 5. Rhynchospora fusca is often associated with Pogonia ophioglossoides.
Figure 6. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 300492 | J.H. Soper & G. Fleischmann | 1956-July-25 |
| DAO 256653 | W.G. Dore & A.J. Breitung | 1949-August-04 |
| DAO 256656 | W.G. Dore & A.J. Breitung | |
| DAO 256652 | W.G. Dore & A.J. Breitung | 1948-September-16 |
| CAN 196515, CAN 570219, DAO 256650 | A.J. Breitung | 1948-July-25 |