Lemongrass

Cymbopogon Spreng.

Lemongrass is a fragrant plant often used in cooking and teas. It has long, slender leaves and a citrusy scent that can freshen the air around it.

Lebensraum: Tropical regions

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The Lemongrass is a tall, clumping grass with long, strap-like leaves that are bright green, often with a reddish base. Its arching blades are noticeably narrower and more upright than many common garden grasses, forming a dense, fountain-like mound.

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Lemongrass

Kategorie

Pflanzen

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Ancient cultures often brewed lemongrass tea, believing it had special calming powers to soothe the mind!

Its citrusy aroma makes it a secret ingredient in many perfumes and soaps, adding a fresh, zesty scent!

Lemongrass is a grass, but it smells exactly like lemons, even though it’s not related to citrus fruit!

This grassy plant gives a delicious lemon-ginger flavor to foods, making it super popular in Thai cuisine!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Lemongrass can release a natural citronella scent from its leaves that helps it deter hungry insects from nibbling on its blades.

Lemongrass has tough underground stems called rhizomes which allow it to spread and form dense, resilient clumps, making it hard to get rid of.

Lemongrass can withstand periods of drought once established, thanks to its deep root system that efficiently seeks out water.

Maße und Details

Höhe: 90-180 cm
Ausbreitung: 60-90 cm
Blütezeit: Late summer to fall
Essbar: Ja
Giftigkeit: Keine
Lebenszyklus: Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode: Wind

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Chinese rice grasshopper

Oxya chinensis

a grasshopper that feeds on various grasses

eaten by

Water buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

a grazing animal common in native regions

symbiotic with

nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Azotobacter chroococcum

soil bacteria that helps enrich its growing environment

Merkmale

Aromatisch

Aromatische Pflanzen produzieren und verströmen duftende flüchtige organische Verbindungen, oft zur Abwehr oder um Bestäuber anzulocken.

Grasartig

Grasartige Pflanzen sind krautige Pflanzen, die echten Gräsern optisch ähneln und typischerweise lange, schmale Blätter haben.

Sommerblühend

Sommerblühende Pflanzen bringen ihre Blüten während der Sommersaison hervor und sorgen oft für leuchtende Farben, wenn viele andere Pflanzen bereits verblüht sind.

Medizinisch

Heilpflanzen besitzen chemische Verbindungen, die für therapeutische Zwecke zur Behandlung von Krankheiten oder zur Erhaltung der Gesundheit eingesetzt werden können.