Acorus calamus

Definitions of Acorus calamus
  1. noun
    perennial marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots
    synonyms: calamus, flagroot, myrtle flag, sweet calamus, sweet flag
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    type of:
    bog plant, marsh plant, swamp plant
    a semiaquatic plant that grows in soft wet land; most are monocots: sedge, sphagnum, grasses, cattails, etc; possibly heath
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