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Lemongrass: All you need to know

The Economic Botanist7 minutes ago23 hours ago012 mins

Scientific name: Cymbopogon citratus (hort. ex DC.) Stapf Family: Poaceae Lemongrass is one of those plants that seems to do a little bit of everything. It smells amazing, tastes bright and citrusy in food, grows beautifully in the garden, and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. If you enjoy Southeast Asian cooking, herbal…

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