What are the varieties of calamus?

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Gladiolus in the family Iridaceae. It is also known as gladiolus, iris, etc. The origin is in tropical areas of Africa and the Mediterranean region. They prefer a cooler environment and are afraid of extreme cold and extreme heat. Its flowers are funnel-shaped and come in a variety of colors such as red, purple, yellow, white, and blue. They have high ornamental value and are commonly found in waterscape gardens. It is one of the important varieties of fresh cut flowers, and its stems and leaves are rich in vitamin C.

Calamus

It is also called nine-section calamus and calamus. It has high medicinal value, is pungent in taste and warm in nature, and has the effects of calming the mind, invigorating the spleen, resolving phlegm and opening the orifices. The surface of Acorus calamus is dark brown or brownish yellow, and it is somewhat toxic. The flowers are white, and the fruits are yellowish white or yellowish green.

Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus has high medicinal value. The plant is oblate cylindrical in shape with curved branches. Its rhizome has an aromatic smell and can be used as medicine. Its flowers are also white. It has the effects of stimulating appetite and eliminating dampness, refreshing the brain, clearing phlegm and relieving bloating, and improving hearing and eyesight.

Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus, also known as Tibetan calamus, is a plant of the Acorus calamus family. It tastes bitter and is warm in nature. It has the effects of opening the orifices and resolving phlegm, promoting dampness and nourishing the spleen. Its shape is very similar to that of Acorus calamus. The surface of the plant is brown-red or off-white, and has fine vertical lines. The smell is stronger and more special than that of Acorus calamus.