Toscead betweox fadungum "Bēowyrt"
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'''Bēowyrt''' (''Acorus calamus'') is [[plante]] of þǣre [[Acoraceae]] cnēorisse, [[Acorus]] cnōsle. Hēo is grēat [[ēcu plante|ēcu]] [[wǣtland|wǣtlendisc]] [[monocot]] mid [[stenc
== Botanical information ==
The [[Morphology (biology)|morphological]] distinction between the ''Acorus'' species is made by the number of prominent [[leaf]] veins. ''Acorus calamus'' has a single prominent midvein and then on both sides slightly raised secondary veins (with a diameter less than half the midvein) and many, fine tertiary veins. This makes it clearly distinct from ''Acorus americanus''.
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In antiquity in the Orient and Egypt, the rhizome was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac. In Europe ''Acorus calamus'' was often added to wine, and the root is also one of the possible ingredients of [[absinthe]]. Among the northern Native Americans, it is used both medicinally and as a [[stimulant]]; in addition, the root is thought to have been used as an [[entheogen]] among the northern Native Americans. In high doses, it is [[Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants|hallucinogenic]].
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== Cultural symbolism ==
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The name ''Sweet Flag'' refers to its sweet scent (it has been used as a strewing herb) and the wavy edges of the leaves which are supposed to resemble a fluttering flag.
In Japan, the plant is a symbol of the [[samurai]]'s bravery because of its sharp sword-like leaves. Even now many families with young boys enjoy "Sweet Flag Bath (shōbu yu)" in the [[
== Etymology of the word Calamus ==
[[Cognate]]s of the [[Latin]] word ''Calamus'' are found in both [[Greek language|Greek]] (''[[kalamos]]'', meaning "reed") and [[Sanskrit]] (''kalama'', meaning "reed" and "pen" as well as a sort of rice)
From the Latin root "calamus", a number of modern English words arise:
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* ''chalumeau'' register, the lower notes of a [[clarinet]]'s range (another [[reed instrument]]).
== Ūtanwearde bendas ==
* [http://delta-intkey.com/angio/www/araceae.htm Family Araceae] in [http://delta-intkey.com/angio/ L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards). The families of flowering plants: descriptions, illustrations, identification, information retrieval.] http://delta-intkey.com
* [http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/ephedra/warningsample.html FDA street drug alternative warning letter]
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