About Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions. Cymbopogon citratus is often sold in stem form. While it can be grown in warmer temperate regions, it is not hardy to frost.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cymbopogon citratus
- Genus
- Cymbopogon
- Family
- POACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Poaceae
Grass family
Lemon Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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