Fakoly Lemongrass ( Citronnelle ) 200g

Lemongrass, or Cymbopogon citratus, is a tropical grass with a strong lemony scent that is used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics: 

Appearance

A perennial grass that grows in clumps with stiff, upright stems and long, arching leaves. The leaves are light green, smooth, and can grow up to 3 feet long and 1 inch wide. When bruised, the leaves release a strong lemony smell. 

Size

Mature lemongrass plants can grow to be 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. 

Flowers

Lemongrass rarely produces flowers, but when it does, the flowers are greenish-white to pale yellow and appear on long stalks. 

Habitat

Lemongrass prefers warm, sunny locations with well-draining soil. It is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10–11, but can be grown as an annual in colder climates. 

Uses

Lemongrass is used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetics: 

Cooking: The leaves and stalks are used in Asian cuisine, especially in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian dishes. 

Medicine: The leaves are used as a stimulant, sudorific, antiperiodic, and anticatarrhal. The essential oil is used as a carminative, depressant, analgesic, antipyretic, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. 

Cosmetics: The essential oil is used in perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps