Cymbopogon citratus

Lemon grass

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Scientific classification
| Kingdom:  | Plantae

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Division:  | Magnoliophyta

Class:  | Liliopsida

Order:  | Poales

Family:  | Poaceae

Genus:  | Cymbopogon

Species:  | C. citratus

Binomial name
Cymbopogon citratus
(DC.) Stapf, 1906

Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon grass) is a tropical plant from Southeast Asia which is often sold in stem form. Its leaves are used to make tea which can relieve stomach and gut problems. It can also act as an antidepressant and as a mood enhancer. Whilst it can be grown in the UK it is not hardy to frost.

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