Taxon

Acorus calamus

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Common name: Kalmoes, Myrtle flag, Sweet flag, Sweet sedge
Family: Acoraceae (Sweet flag)
Distribution: Asia, Europe, North America
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Comments: This plant has been an item of trade in many cultures for thousands of years. The scented leaves and more strongly scented rhizomes have traditionally been used medicinally and to make fragrances. The dried and powdered rhizome has been used as a substitute for ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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