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Cymbopogon nardus

citronella grass

Other common names
ginger grass oil plant
Indian geranium
see moremana grass
citronella
Synonyms
Andropogon nardus
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Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Cymbopogon

Genus description

Cymbopogon are sturdy, aromatic, tufted, evergreen, perennial grasses with linear to lance-shaped, mid- to bluish-green leaves and many-branched flower sprays. They contain essential oils that have medicinal, culinary and cosmetic uses

Name status

Correct

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