Acorus gramineus (Araceae) Evergreen perennial

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Acorus gramineus
Evergreen perennial
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The Acorus gramineus plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, India. It is a member of the Araceae family.

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Latin Name:  Acorus gramineus
Family:  Araceae
Author:  Ait.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen, this species belongs to a family where most of the species are poisonous, at least in the fresh state. The following notes are from the related A. calamus - the fresh root can be poisonous[7]. When using the plant medicinally, the isolated essential oil should not be used[165].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Wet places by streams and around ponds in C. and S. Japan[58].

Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[105, 177]. It should be peeled, finely chopped and soaked in several changes of water first[183]. A stronger and more pleasing taste than A. calamus[2, 183]. The root is also used as a ginger substitute[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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