The difference between Acorus calamus and Acorus calamus

1. Differences on the leaves:

The leaves of Acorus calamus are dark green in color, about 20 to 50 cm in length, folded in half from the bottom, with parallel veins and slightly raised.

The leaves of Acorus calamus are slightly lighter in color and extend very long, about 50 to 120 cm in length.

2. Differences in roots:

The root of Acorus calamus is flat and cylindrical with many bends. It is 3 to 20 cm long and 0.3 to 1 cm in diameter. The surface is dark brown or gray-brown.

The shape of Acorus calamus is thicker than the previous one, with fewer branches, and a diameter of about 1 to 1.5 cm. The surface color is slightly lighter, and the lightest color can be almost white.

3. The difference of flowers:

The flower of Acorus calamus is triangular in shape, yellow-green or yellow-white in color, and blooms around February.

The flowers of Acorus calamus are flatter in shape and bloom from June to September, concentrated in spring and autumn.