The difference between Acorus calamus and Acorus calamus

1. The difference between leaves

The leaves of Acorus calamus are dark green, linear, about 20-50 cm long, folded in half at the base, and flat above the middle. The color of Acorus calamus is slightly lighter, green, sword-shaped, and longer, about 90-150 cm.

2. The difference between flowers

The inflorescence of Acorus calamus is triangular, about 4-15 cm long. The spadix is ​​cylindrical, erect or slightly curved at the top, gradually pointed, and the flower color is white. The inflorescence of Acorus calamus is slightly flatter, the spadix is ​​nearly erect or obliquely upward, and is narrowly conical cylindrical. The flower color is yellow-green.

3. Difference between rhizomes

The root of Acorus calamus is flat and cylindrical, about 3-20 cm long and 0.3-1 cm in diameter. The surface is dark gray-brown or tan in color. The roots of Acorus calamus are thicker than the former, with a diameter of about 1-1.5 cm, fewer branches, and a slightly lighter color, which can be as light as white.