Acorus calamus (also called sweet flag, sway or muskrat root, among many other common names [3]) is a species of flowering plant with psychoactive chemicals. It is a tall wetland monocot of …

Insignificant tiny greenish flowers appear in elongated inflorescences (spadixes to 2-4" long without showy spathes), which appear in late spring. Flowers may give way to tiny fleshy …

Jun 30, 2023 · Variegated sweet flag (Acorus calamus) growing, care, seeds, benefits, uses and facts. How to properly care for and plant muskrat root in ponds.

May 21, 2021 · Acorus calamus, also known as sweet flag or calamus plant, has slender, sword-shaped leaves similar to iris or cattails. These grow three to five feet in height and sway …

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In late spring, this plant bears inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in finger-like inflorescences, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), which give way to tiny, reddish berries. Both the crushed foliage and …

Feb 22, 2025 · Acorus calamus (also called sweet flag, sway or muskrat root, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant with psychoactive chemicals. It is a tall wetland …

Jan 6, 2021 · During flowering, an ear that does not have a veil appears; it consists of small greenish-yellow flowers. The ripening of fruits in the calamus is extremely rare, so rhizomes …

Mar 18, 2008 · Main Bloom Time: Mid summer. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect. Acorus calamus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. …

Acorus calamus, a sterile triploid, was introduced to North America by early European settlers, who grew it for medicinal uses. Rhizomes propagate easily, and the species has spread …