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Acorus americanus
Acorus americanus (Raf.) Raf.
Sweetflag
Acoraceae (Calamus Family)
Synonym(s): Acorus calamus, Acorus calamus var. americanus
USDA Symbol: ACAM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AK , CT , DC , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SD , VA , VT , WA , WICanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Fresh Water Aquatic
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Acorus americanus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acorus americanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acorus americanus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-02-10Research By: TWC Staff