Acoraceae

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Acoraceae

Description Acoraceae is a family of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants commonly known as the Sweet Flag family. The family consists of only one genus, Acorus, which contains two species: Acorus calamus and Acorus americanus. Both species are native to the Northern Hemisphere and are known for their fragrant leaves and rhizomes. The leaves of Acorus calamus are commonly used in…