Cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass

Perennial, tuft-forming grass with upright light green leaves, overhanging and pointed at the end. The flowers are produced on a flower stalk with terminal, approx. 30 cm-long panicles giving rise to small fusiform grass seeds. 

The versatile lemongrass can be used as a spice, as tea or as a perfuming agent. If gently bashed using a mortar and pestle before cooking, it releases even more of its intense lemon scent. 

Lemongrass is used frequently in Asian cuisine and is also a popular herb in our tropical dishes. Freshly picked stalks are sent to the kitchen and dried for our tea experience tour.

Origin unknown, possibly tropical America

Poaceae (Grass family)

Tropenhaus Wolhusen, 2011

The versatile lemongrass can be used as a spice, as tea or as a perfuming agent. If gently bashed using a mortar and pestle before cooking, it releases even more of its intense lemon scent. 

Lemongrass is used frequently in Asian cuisine and is also a popular herb in our tropical dishes. Freshly picked stalks are sent to the kitchen and dried for our tea experience tour.

Cymbopogon citratus
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