Lemongrass
Cymbopogon sp.
Non-native
Family: Poaceae
Size: 6.5' high
Identification
Identification
Food and health uses
Food and health uses
Lemongrass is used in herbal teas, soups, curries and in baked goods
Citral, extracted from the oil, is used in flavorings for soft drinks
As a medicinal plant, lemongrass has been considered a carminative and insect repellent
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass