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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Acorus_gramineus.jpg|thumb|Acorus gramineus]] {{Short description|Species of flowering plant}}<br />
{{Taxobox<br />
| name = Acorus gramineus<br />
| image = Acorus gramineus.jpg<br />
| image_caption = Acorus gramineus<br />
| regnum = Plantae<br />
| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms<br />
| unranked_classis = Monocots<br />
| ordo = Acorales<br />
| familia = Acoraceae<br />
| genus = [[Acorus]]<br />
| species = '''''A. gramineus'''''<br />
| binomial = ''Acorus gramineus''<br />
| binomial_authority = Sol. ex Aiton<br />
}}<br />
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'''Acorus gramineus''', commonly known as [[Japanese sweet flag]] or [[dwarf sedge]], is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the family [[Acoraceae]]. It is native to [[East Asia]], including [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[Korea]]. This perennial plant is often found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.<br />
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==Description==<br />
''Acorus gramineus'' is a perennial herb with a grass-like appearance. It typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm. The leaves are narrow, linear, and bright green, resembling those of [[grasses]]. The plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers on a spadix, which is a type of inflorescence. The flowers are usually greenish-yellow and bloom in late spring to early summer.<br />
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==Cultivation and Uses==<br />
''Acorus gramineus'' is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in wet conditions. It is often used in [[water gardens]], [[ponds]], and [[bog gardens]]. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in a variety of soil types, provided they are consistently moist.<br />
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In traditional [[Chinese medicine]], ''Acorus gramineus'' is used for its purported medicinal properties. It is believed to have calming effects and is used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and respiratory problems.<br />
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==Varieties==<br />
Several cultivars of ''Acorus gramineus'' have been developed for ornamental use, including:<br />
* ''Acorus gramineus'' 'Ogon' - Known for its striking yellow-striped leaves.<br />
* ''Acorus gramineus'' 'Variegatus' - Features green leaves with white stripes.<br />
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==Related Species==<br />
* [[Acorus calamus]] - Also known as sweet flag, a closely related species with similar uses and habitat preferences.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Acorus]]<br />
* [[Acoraceae]]<br />
* [[Japanese sweet flag]]<br />
* [[Chinese medicine]]<br />
* [[Water garden]]<br />
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[[Category:Acoraceae]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of China]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of Japan]]<br />
[[Category:Flora of Korea]]<br />
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]<br />
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