Lemongrass
Title | Info |
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Common name | Lemongrass |
Scientific name | Cymbopogon citratus |
Taxonomic group | Poaceae |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Economic botany | Food plants |
Food plants | Seasonings |
Keywords | Gramineae |
Lemongrass. This fast-growing perennial grass is native to India. In addition to its use as an aromatic culinary herb throughout Southeast Asia, is it used medicinally and in perfumes.