Acorus (Noun)
Meaning
Sweet flags; sometimes placed in subfamily Acoraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Acorus is often mistakenly called a type of rush or iris, due to its grass-like appearance and aquatic habitat.
- Traditional medicine has used the roots of Acorus calamus for various ailments.
- Research on Acorus calamus revealed a unique combination of essential oils with potential medicinal properties.
- The attractive and long-lasting flowers of some Acorus species are often used in floral displays.
- Fragrant extracts from Acorus plants are used in traditional perfumes and as flavorings.