calamus
In gardens, Acorus calamus is usually clustered on the banks of lakes and ponds, or dotted in the corner of garden waterscape and waterside rockery, which is of great ornamental value. At the same time, the sword leaves of Acorus calamus are emerald green and the whole plant is dignified and beautiful. It is a good product for indoor potted viewing.
calamus introduction
Acorus
Acorus of AraceaeAlternative name of Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus L., Acorus calamus L.Origin of Acorus calamus
is native to China and Japan and distributed in the north temperate zone. Born in swamps, streams or paddy fieldsMorphological characteristics of Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus is a perennial herb, with yellowish brown rhizome skin and aromatic, fleshy root and many hairy fibrous roots. The leaves are basal, gradually narrow upward, the leaves are sword shaped linear, the base is wide and pleated, gradually narrow above the middle, and the color is bright; The middle rib has obvious uplift on the upper and lower surfaces of the blade. Inflorescence stalk is triangular, leafy, spathe sword shaped linear. The flowers of Acorus calamus are yellow green, the ovary is long cylindrical, and the berries are red and oblong. The flowering period is generally from June to SeptemberGrowth habit of Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus generally grows on the water edge, swamp wetland or lake floating island. The optimum growth temperature is 20-25 ℃. Generally, the growth will stop below 10 ℃. Sex likes warm and humid climate and humid environment. It is resistant to cold and avoid drought. In winter, underground stems will sneak into the mud for overwinteringOrnamental value of Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus is a common aquatic plant in landscaping, which has high ornamental value. The leaves of Acorus calamus are green, dignified and beautiful, with elegant aroma. It is suitable to be planted on the waterfront and can also be used as potted ornamental. Acorus calamus leaves and inflorescences can also be used as flower arrangement materialsFolk use of Acorus calamus
during the Dragon Boat Festival, people in Jiangnan will hang Acorus calamus and Wormwood Leaves on the doors and windows and drink Acorus calamus wine, symbolizing the elimination of evil spirits and diseases; Burning Acorus calamus and Wormwood Leaves on summer and autumn nights can drive away mosquitoes and insects. This custom remains today. According to records, when the ancients read at night, they often placed a basin of Acorus calamus under the oil lamp, because the Acorus calamus has the function of absorbing dust in the air and can avoid the pain of lamp smoke. Acorus calamus can extract aromatic oil, and its fragrant roots can be made into spicesFlower language of Acorus calamus
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