Genus Schoenoplectiella Lye, Bulrush
Plants in the Schoenoplectiella genus were previously included in Schoenoplectus. The Schoenoplectiella genus is represented by only one species in Renfrew County.
Schoenoplectiella purshiana (Fernald) Lye, Weak-stalked bulrush
Schoenoplectiella purshiana is rare in Renfrew County with one recently verified location on the county boundary and one on the Ottawa River shore. It has been found on floating muck associated with Eleocharis flavescens and on emergent beaches.
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Figure 1. Inflorenscence, scales and achenes.

Figure 2. Several small plants in habitat.

Figure 3. Plants on emergent beach.

Figure 4. Plants on emergent beach.

Figure 5. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
Accession # | Collector | Date |
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CAN 10170080 | G.A. Bickel | 2019-August-25 |
CAN 585376 | D.F. Brunton | 1998-September-29 |