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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.
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.
Cymbopogon commutatus is a perennial grass species, commonly known as incense grass, [2] aromatic rush, camel's hay, or lemon grass. Its range extends from South Asia to parts of Africa and Arabia. Foliage has a sweet lemony odor when mashed. [3] It appeared on a 4 riyal Qatari stamp. [4] It is used for medicinal purposes in northeastern Arabia ...
The process is simple to plant the lemon seeds you harvested after making chicken piccata or lemon bars. First, plant them as soon as possible—do not let the seeds dry out before you plant them.
From selecting the best pot to watering and lighting, here’s what you need to know to keep indoor lemon cypress trees long after the holidays are through. 1. Choose the Right Pot
Like other citrus, lemons are prone to root rot and are easier to care for in a terra-cotta pot that can wick excess water off the soil, Fleming says. 2. Pick the right-size pot.
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.
Aloysia citrodora, lemon verbena, is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native to South America. Other common names include lemon beebrush . [ 2 ] It was brought to Europe by the Spanish and the Portuguese in the 17th century and cultivated for its oil.