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PLANTS

Calamus

Acorus calamus

Plants
ToxicIntroducedHerbPerennialmai to août
Calamus, In flower
Calamus, In fruit
Calamus, Flower buds

Toxic. Perennial herbaceous plant. Introduced to Québec. Grows on the tundra. Flowers from May to August.

There are 36 observations of Calamus in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Estrie and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 10 of the 17 regions. They peak in June, August and September and become rare from November to April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale9
  2. Estrie5
  3. Chaudière-Appalaches4
  4. Outaouais4
  5. Abitibi-Témiscamingue4
  6. Montérégie3
  7. Centre-du-Québec3
  8. Laval2
  9. Lanaudière1
  10. Mauricie1

Habitat

TundraMartin Tuchscherer

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