Acoraceae -

: Their flowers are small and inconspicuous, arranged on a specialized spike called a spadix .

: They feature sword-shaped, elongated leaves and creeping, aromatic rhizomes (underground stems).

: The genus currently contains approximately 2 to 6 recognized species, including the widely known Acorus calamus and the more recently identified Acorus shannai . Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses

Acoraceae species are typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, ponds, and riverbanks across temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.