Acorus calamus is also called white Acorus calamus and Tibetan Acorus calamus. It belongs to Araceae. Few plants look like it. There are only two common types, one is Aegilops tauschii and the other is Iris flavescens.

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Aegilops tauschii is generally about 20cm high and green, and the flowering period is generally in May. The color of flowers is green, which has no special meaning. Usually grown in grasslands and wheat fields, it is now widely planted in China, such as Shaanxi, Henan, Shandong and Jiangsu.

Iris flava

Acorus calamus generally grows upright, similar to Acorus calamus, but the difference between them lies in the difference of flowers. In May, the yellow iris blooms and the color is yellow. Its flower language is happiness, which usually grows in the grass on the hillside. It has been planted in Hubei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China.

What does calamus look like?

The stems of Acorus calamus are thicker. It grows upright and has a certain fragrance. Generally, the flowering time is around June. Aromatic oils can be extracted and made into spices. It generally grows in swamps, and now it is cultivated in both north and south China.

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