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calamus

Scientific Name: Calamus caesius

Family: Arecaceae

Category: Monocot

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Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus)

Acorus calamus, commonly known as Sweet Flag, is a fascinating plant with a rich history and diverse uses. This page provides an overview of its characteristics, distribution, traditional uses, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Acorus calamus has sharp-edged leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Acorus calamus has sharp-edged leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acorus calamus
  • Common Names: Sweet Flag, Sweet Cane
  • Family: Acoraceae
  • Genus: Acorus
  • Synonyms: Sweet cane
  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 564989

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acorus calamus is a wetland plant found in marshes and on muddy banks of streams.
  • It flourishes in wet situations.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Acorus calamus is a tall, perennial, semi-aquatic plant.
  • It grows to approximately 1 meter (3ft 3in) in height and width.
  • It is a flag-like plant.

Historical and Traditional Uses

  • Sweet flag has been used since ancient times.
  • The rhizome has been used for medicinal purposes.
  • It was used in traditional medicine and revered by yogis.
  • The rhizomes of Acorus calamus contain aromatic oils that have been used medicinally.
  • Calamus root was used as a home remedy for colic.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • The text mentions the existence of triploid, diploid, and tetraploid Acorus calamus populations in Asia.
  • A. americanus is mentioned to be morphologically distinct from triploid A. calamus.

Quirky Facts

  • Calamus has a reputation as an aphrodisiac and was once considered a key ingredient in Absinthe and even Dr. Pepper.
  • Calamus root was discussed in the Divine.

Further Information

  • Patient medical information for CALAMUS can be found on WebMD.
  • More information can be found at Thesaurus.com for synonyms and definitions.