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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].



General Uses:  The dried root repels insects[178]. It is probably also insecticidal[178, 240]. An essential oil is obtained from the plant[240]. A useful ground cover plant, forming a spreading clump[208].

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