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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 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). Its essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the freshly cut leaves, [1] or it can be extracted using alcohol.
Lemongrass comes from the sunny tropical regions of southeast Asia, so it needs an environment that simulates these conditions. "Lemongrass needs at least 6 to 8 hours of strong light to grow ...
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.
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.
More Fermentation, Fewer (Tummy) Problems. Fermentation has long been praised for its benefits on gut health, and you're more likely to encounter these benefits when leaving the U.S. for more ...
The leaves can become up to 300 cm (10 ft) long and 8 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in) wide. [6] The panicles are 15–30 cm (6–12 in) long and have whorled, 25–50 mm (1–2 in) long branches. [6] The spikelets are in pairs, and there are three stamens. The plant stems are erect and stiff. They can survive deep water flow.
FILE - Simona Halep, of Romania, returns a shot to Daria Snigur, of Ukraine, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York.