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Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, [3] is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions. [4] Cymbopogon citratus is often sold in stem form. While it can be grown in warmer temperate regions, such as the UK, it is not hardy to frost.
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a popular herb in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine—it can be brewed into a tea, used as an ingredient in a delicious stir fry, and much more.The tropical plant's common ...
Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
The fruit is the real star here—use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays and mixed berries and mint for ...
2. They’re Good For Different Parts of Your Body, Including Teeth. Chances are, you’ve heard that cranberries are good for preventing UTIs. Cranberries can prevent the binding of E. Coli in ...
The name comes from the red fruits which look superficially like cranberries, and have a similar flavor and ripen at the same time of year. After removing the large seeds, [ 3 ] the fruits, sour and rich in vitamin C , can be eaten raw or cooked into a sauce to serve with meat or game.
Yes, in case you didn't know—cranberries do in fact have their own season and unlike strawberries or blueberries, these tangy red berries are typically harvested from September to November.