Acorus calamus var. calamus

Acorus calamus var. calamus, commonly known as Flag Root, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acorus calamus var. calamus 11.1 History 11.2 Acorus calamus var. calamus in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

[edit] Taxonomy

The Flag Root is a variety in the genus Acorus (sweetflag) which contains 3 species and belongs to the family of the Acoraceae (Sweet Flag Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,9 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acorus calamus var. calamus is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are linear with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are star-shaped and yellow. The plants bloom from June to July. The flowers are arranged in spadices.

The fruits are berries.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Acorus calamus var. calamus is native to the Himalaya, Sri Lanka, east Asia, is naturalized in Europe, west Asia and north America.

[edit] Cultivation

The Flag Root can withstand temperatures down to -40º C. It is an aquatic plant

[edit] Uses

Acorus calamus var. calamus is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Acorus calamus var. calamus is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acorus calamus var. calamus

[edit] History

[edit] Acorus calamus var. calamus in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acorus calamus var. calamusfr:Acorus calamus var. calamus