Common Name: Lemon Sweet Flag
Botanical Name: Acorus gramineus
Acorus gramineus, known as Lemon Sweet Flag, is a perennial grass-like plant prized for its sweet, lemony fragrance. Native to East Asia, it thrives in moist, boggy conditions, often found lining the edges of ponds and streams.
Lemon Sweet Flag has been used in traditional Eastern medicine to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. Its fragrant leaves are sometimes utilized in aromatherapy and other therapeutic practices for their calming and uplifting effects.
The plant is not just a favorite for its medicinal and aromatic properties; it also plays a significant role in water garden landscaping. Lemon Sweet Flag is celebrated for its ability to adapt to both aquatic and terrestrial environments, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
An interesting anecdote about this plant is its historical use as a strewing herb to freshen indoor air, demonstrating its longstanding utility in human habitats.
