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lemon grass
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Lemongrass: A Zesty Herb with Global Appeal
Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon, is a versatile plant celebrated for its distinctive lemon-like aroma and flavor. While deeply rooted in Asian cuisine, particularly Thai cooking, its applications have expanded globally, finding its way into a variety of dishes and products.
Considerations for Pets
- Lemongrass is a stalky plant, which might be tempting for pets to chew on.
- The text mentions that lemongrass looks like wild grass when first seen, this could create situations where pets could ingest it unknowingly.
Considerations for Children
- Lemongrass is a stalky plant, which might be tempting for children to chew on.
- The text mentions that lemongrass looks like wild grass when first seen, this could create situations where children could ingest it unknowingly.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cymbopogon
- Common Name: Lemongrass
- Family: Grass family
Distribution and Habitat
- Lemongrass is native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and tropical islands.
- It is also mentioned as native to India.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lemongrass is described as a stalky plant.
- The text mentions the plant looks like wild grass.
- Lemongrass is a perennial.
- It is also described as a variety of grass with a bulbous base.
- Lemongrass has a sweet, lemony scent.
Uses and Applications
- Lemongrass is widely used in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking.
- It is used in Western dishes, representing a fusion of flavors.
- The aromatic oils of lemongrass are extracted for use in perfumes.
- It is used to make lemongrass tea.
- Lemongrass essential oil has properties like analgesic, anti-depressant, anti-microbial, anti-pyretic, and anti-septic.
- Lemongrass is used in massage oils.
- The text mentions it is also used in candles.
- The text mentions it is used in hand cream.
- The text mentions it is used in insect repellent.
Quirky Facts
- Lemongrass Consulting positions itself as the UK's leading independent SAP Netweaver technology services provider.
- Lemongrass is an ingredient in Chilli Lemongrass Truffles.
Resources
- WebMD provides patient medical information on lemongrass, including its uses, effectiveness, side effects, and safety.