Both plants grow in swamps, lowlands and usually in water or at the water’s edge (e.g. along streams). However, both plants are also found in drier sites (e.g. along railroad tracks). The toxins of ...

Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a grass-like plant found in swamps and near rivers. It has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. There are four different types of calamus.

Astonishingly, Mount Kinabalu boasts more species of ferns than found in all of Africa. Further, many of the plants that live on this one mountain have only ever been collected — or seen — once.

This spectacular tree daisy is found in forests, shrubland and drier swamps. It often occurs on streamsides or near ridge crests, typically on peat soils. Rautini can be seen in Pitt Island Scenic ...