lemongrass – Cymbopogon citratus

lemongrass, also known as Cymbopogon, barbed wire grass, silky heads, oily heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, citronella grass or fever grass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species (particularly Cymbopogon citratus) are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons (Citrus limon). The name cymbopogon derives from the Greek words kymbe and pogon  “which mean that in most species, the hairy spikelets project from boat-shaped spathes. Lemongrass and its oil are believed to possess therapeutic properties.