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Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Cymbopogon schoenanthus
| Order | Poales |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | [[]] |
2n =
Origin : area of origin
wild or cultivated
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Andropogon schoenanthus Linn. Gramineae. CAMEL'S HAY. GERANIUM GRASS. LEMON GRASS. OIL-PLANT. Asia, African tropics and subtropics. This species is commonly cultivated for the fine fragrance of the leaves which are often used for flavoring custard. [1] When fresh and young, the leaves are used in many parts of the country as a substitute for tea and the white center of the succulent leaf-culms is used to impart a flavor to curries. [2] The tea made of this grass is considered a wholesome and refreshing beverage, says Wallich, [3] and her Royal Majesty was supplied with the plant from the Royal Gardens, Kew, England.
