Acorus calamus L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Acorus calamus L.
Family Name: Acoraceae Martinov - Calamus family
Common Name: calamus
Symbol: ACCA4
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
OBL OBL OBL OBL OBL OBL OBL

Species Range Map