Lemongrass

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Lemongrass🌾

Cymbopogon citratus

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イネ科HerbPerennialHerbFragranceTropical

A perennial in the grass family, native to India and Southeast Asia. The leaves and stems contain citral, giving a strong lemon-like aroma. Essential in Thai tom yum kung, Vietnamese cuisine, and herbal teas. The essential oil is used in perfumes, aromatherapy, and insect repellents. Cannot overwinter in temperate climates but can be grown outdoors in Okinawa and southern Kyūshū. Forms large clumps over 1 m across.

Identification Points

  • ✓Long, narrow linear leaves 1–1.5 cm wide
  • ✓Large clump over 1 m across
  • ✓Strong lemon scent when leaves or stems are crushed

Habitat

Cultivated (tropical to warm temperate)

Season

Year-round (tropics); April to November (temperate)

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Leaf arrangement

Alternate

Leaf type

Simple

Leaf shape

Linear

Growth form

Herb

Habitat

Cultivated

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Phylogenetic Position

Angiosperms > Monocots > Commelinids > Poales > Poaceae

Divergence Era

Late Cretaceous to Paleogene (approx. 80–70 million years ago)

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Sources & References

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