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  2. Cymbopogon citratus - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Cymbopogon nardus - Wikipedia

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    Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a species of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. C. nardus cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature and is an invasive species that renders pastureland useless, since cattle will starve even in its abundance.

  4. Cymbopogon - Wikipedia

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    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.

  5. Cymbopogon schoenanthus - Wikipedia

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    Cymbopogon schoenanthus is often made into a common herbal tea.C. schoenanthus oil (called lemongrass oil or camel grass oil) is also used as a tonic and fragrance additive in personal care and cosmetic products such as hair dye, shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer/lotion, bath oil, exfoliant/scrub, anti-aging treatment, and acne treatment.

  6. Cymbopogon ambiguus - Wikipedia

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    Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Lemongrass can be grown in any soil and needs very little water. It grows to ...

  7. Cymbopogon flexuosus - Wikipedia

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    Cymbopogon flexuosus, also called Cochin grass, East-Indian lemon grass or Malabar grass, is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand.It is placed in the genus Cymbopogon (lemongrasses).

  8. Smell of freshly cut grass - Wikipedia

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    The smell of freshly cut grass is evident immediately after mechanical damage, such as that done by mowing the lawn. The main compound responsible for the smell of freshly cut grass is cis-3-hexenal. It has a low odour detection threshold that humans can perceive at concentrations as low as 0.25 parts per billion.

  9. Citrus greening disease - Wikipedia

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    Citrus greening is distinguished by the common symptoms of yellowing of the veins and adjacent tissues (hence the "yellow dragon" name given by observing Chaozhou farmers as early as the 1870s [1]); followed by splotchy mottling of the entire leaf, premature defoliation, dieback of twigs, decay of feeder rootlets and lateral roots, and decline in vigor, ultimately followed by the death of the ...