It is found all over India. It grows mainly on marshy land. This medicinal herb, which is a type of grass,grows 2-5 feet in height.. The roots are aromatic and are found in lumps.It multiplies within 2 years after plantation and its roots spread every where.Plantations of blocks of Khus in Garden adds to the beauty of gardens.these roots are harvested after2 years, cleaned from mud, soil etc., washed thoroughly and then dried. Khus is of 2 types. White or Black. Other thanmedicine, Khus Strands are also used for preparing hand woven curtains and hand woven fans – which are used in summer
