Lemongrass
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Botanical Name: | Cymbopogon flexuosus |
Plant Part: | leaves |
Extraction Method: | steam |
Country of Origin: | India |
Plant: | This is a fragrant perennial plant that grows to around 30-50 cm (12-20 inches). It has red coloured stems and fast growing grass like leaves that are used in distillation. |
Oil: | Lemongrass oil is yellow- brown in colour with hints of red and is taken from the fresh and partially dried leaves. |
Scent: | Strong, lemon like and herbaceous. |