Plant of the day
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass, Citronella Grass, Fever GrassGrass
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.
FamilyPoaceae
GenusCymbopogon
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Cymbopogon citratus.