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grassleaf sweet flag

Scientific Name: Acorus gramineus

Family: Acoraceae

Category: Monocot

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Acorus: Sweet Flags and More

This page provides information about several plants in the Acorus genus, specifically focusing on Acorus calamus and Acorus gramineus, and also mentions Acorus tatarinowii.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some varieties have aromatic foliage that releases a scent when crushed.

Considerations for Children

  • Some varieties have aromatic foliage that releases a scent when crushed.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Acorus calamus, Acorus gramineus, Acorus tatarinowii
  • Family: Acoraceae (for Acorus calamus and Acorus gramineus); Araceae (for Acorus tatarinowii)
  • Common Names: Several common names are associated with these plants, including:
    • Sweet Flag
    • Calamus
    • Grassleaf Sweetflag
    • Slender Sweet-Flag
    • Shi Chang Pu (for Acorus tatarinowii)
    • Grass Leaf Calamus
    • White-striped Japanese sweet flag
    • Myrtle Flag
    • Myrtle Sedge
    • Sweet Calamus
    • Sweet Cane
    • Sweet Cinnamon
    • Many others.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Acorus gramineus (Grassleaf Sweet Flag) is described as a semi-evergreen perennial originating from Japan.
  • It exhibits a neat, clumping habit and attractive grass-like foliage.
  • The foliage is aromatic when crushed, particularly in certain cultivars.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acorus tatarinowii is native to East Asia.
  • These plants are generally wetland species.

Traditional Uses

  • Acorus tatarinowii (Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome or Shi Chang Pu) is used in traditional medicine.
  • Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag) has a historical reputation as an aphrodisiac and was used as an ingredient in Absinthe and Dr. Pepper (though this might be outdated or vary by recipe).

Further Information

  • ChemicalBook provides information on GRASSLEAF SWEETFLAG RHIZOME PLANT EXTRACT.
  • Steven Foster Photos offers images of Grassleaf sweetflag (Acorus gramineus).
  • University of Georgia has grassleaf sweet flag (Acorus gramineus) plant.