Botanisch portret
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Botanische kenmerken
Perennial tropical grass, 1–1.5 m, with long narrow blue-green leaves and swollen aromatic stem bases. Strong lemony scent when crushed.
Herkomst
Southeast Asia; cultivated across the tropics.
Traditioneel gebruik
Indispensable in Southeast Asian cooking and herbal practice. A classic of tropical aromatherapy.
Interessante weetjes
The essential oil is dominated by citral — the same aromatic that gives lemon peel its scent.
Ingrediëntprofiel
Voor de botanische referentie — familie, plantdeel, karakter en bronvermelding — zie .
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