Vietnamese Lemongrass

Live Plants With Good Root – Fresh From Our Garden
(You Will Receive 1 Plants – 1 to 2 Feet Tall- Ship in 3″ Pot)

Vietnamese Name: XảCommon Culinary Name: Lemongrass, citronella grassBotanical Family & Name: Poaceae, Cymbopogon CitratatusVegetative Description: A long tough grass with sharp edged leaves. Bulb and most of the stalk have a tough fibrous texture.Native Habitat & Ecology: Europe, Asia, Africa, New Zealand & Australia.Tasting Note: Grassy, citrus flavor.Culinary Uses: Stalk & bulbs used fresh or dried. Crushed and chopped to use as a marinade for grilled beef, stewed chicken and other curries. Most common base flavoring for the spicy Huế Noodle soup (Bún Bò Huế).Medicinal Uses: Tea help aid digestion, calming effect relieves tension in nervous system, insect repellent and a plethora of other medicinal uses.