Lemongrass and Citronella

Is Lemongrass the same as Citronella? Is Citronella another name for Lemon grass ? Lets clarify.

Citronella & Lemon grass are cousins in nature. They look similar and grow the same way, and are processed in the same manner for oils too. But, they are two different plants !

In our culture, Citronella is not used for making tea or ingested in any form while Lemon grass is used as an herbal tea drink for symptoms related to respiratory issues, bloating , high fevers , hangovers , anxiety , coughs and colds, and as an expectorant. The oils from both can be used similarly, though they are not exactly the same. There is a slight difference in the scent.

SEE THE PICTURES BELOW

from left to right

Citronella (Cymbopogon Nardus) and Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus)

Some noticeable differences between the two grasses are; Citronella grass has reddish colored pseudo stems, while lemongrass is all green.

The lemon grass never sends out a flower , Citronella bears a long flower that resembles a sugar cane flower when mature. Citronella leaves are sharper than lemon grass leaves.

Citronella grass has reddish colored pseudo stems.

What is meant by pseudo stem?

Filters. (botany) A false stem made of the rolled bases of leaves. For example: The pseudo stem of the banana can be several meters tall.

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