Scientific name: | Cymbopogon Citratus (Common Name: Lemongrass) | |
Chinese name: | 香茅 | |
Character: | Lemongrass is a perennial grass grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks which are used as a flavoring. | |
Edible Parts: | Lemongrass’s fragrant leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly for pork chop and roasted chicken. The dried leaves and stalks can also be brewed into a tea. | |
Other Use: | Lemongrass has medical use and Beekeepers sometimes use lemon grass oil to attract bees. |