Lemongrass Small
- Product number: 831300.1
- Origin: South Asia
- Latin: Cymbopogon citratus
A very tasty lemongrass, which grows easily and is a good substitute for the thicker, Asian variety. The leaves are narrow and purplish-red at the base. It adds a delicious fresh taste to, for example, Chinese stir-fries. In the East, it is also popular in perfumes, oils and medicines.
Denominations:
Latin: Cymbopogon citratus
Dutch: Citroengras
Also known as: Sereh or Garamakusu (Ind)
English: East Indian Lemon Grass
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- Flower colour: Inconspicuous flowers in plumes
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
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- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: South Asia
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cymbopogon citratus
- Dutch: Lemongrass
- Also known as: Lemongrass or Garamakusu (Ind)
- English: East Indian Lemon Grass
