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Acorus americanus (Raf.) Raf.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Acorus americanus (Raf.) Raf.
Family Name: Acoraceae Martinov - Calamus family
Common Name: sweetflag
Symbol: ACAM
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Acorus calamus auct. non L.
  • Acorus calamus L. var. americanus (Raf.) H.D. Wulff.

Wetland Ratings

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

Species Range Map