LEMONGRASS

Lemongrass grows in clumps and contains a volatile oil. The fountain of thin strap-like leaves is decorative in the garden and useful as a weed barrier around garden beds.

Plant Names
Botanical Family: 
GRAMINEAE
Common Name: 
LEMONGRASS
Genus: 
Cymbopogon
Species: 
spp
About the Name: 

cymbo means "boat-shaped" and pogon "beard" in Greek.

Origins: 

Asian highlands

Plant Description: 

Lemongrass grows in clumps and contains a volatile oil. The fountain of thin strap-like leaves is decorative in the garden and useful as a weed barrier around garden beds.

Variety Notes: 

Apart from the common lemongrass, there is a wide-leafed variety that has bigger sheath centres and is favoured by Thais.