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Acorus calamus

Common name:
Sweet Flag, Calamus

Local name:
Eğir otu, Azakeriği, Hazanbel

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Rhizome

Part of plant/stage of process:
rhizome, raw

An aromatic, semi-aquatic perennial with bright green, cattail-like leaves and a thick flower stalk that bears small, greenish-yellow flowers. When consumed, juices from the root can treat indigestion and colds, as an expectorant, while the rhizome is used as a spice or for pipe tobacco.