Lemongrass

1.     East Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

·        Description: East Indian lemongrass is known for its tall, slender stalks and strong lemony aroma. It's widely used in essential oils and culinary dishes, offering a citrusy flavor.

·        Features: Tall stalks, strong aroma, essential oil use.

2.     West Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

·        Description: West Indian lemongrass is a popular culinary variety with a milder lemon flavor. It’s ideal for teas, soups, and curries, providing a fresh, citrusy taste.

·        Features: Milder flavor, culinary use, citrusy taste.

3.     Dwarf Lemongrass

·        Description: Dwarf lemongrass is a compact variety perfect for container gardening. It has a sweet, lemony aroma and is ideal for small spaces and culinary use.

·        Features: Compact growth, sweet aroma, container-friendly.

4.     Citronella Grass (Cymbopogon nardus)

·        Description: Citronella grass is known for its strong citronella scent, often used in insect repellents. It’s more ornamental than culinary, adding fragrance to gardens.

·        Features: Strong scent, insect repellent, ornamental.

5.     Silky Lemongrass

·        Description: Silky lemongrass features smooth, silky leaves and a robust lemon flavor. It’s perfect for culinary dishes and adds a refreshing taste to recipes.

·        Features: Silky leaves, robust flavor, culinary use.

6.     Javanese Lemongrass (Cymbopogon winterianus)

·        Description: Javanese lemongrass is similar to citronella grass, with a strong lemony scent. It's used in essential oils and adds a fragrant touch to landscapes.

·        Features: Strong scent, essential oil use, fragrant.

7.     Red Lemongrass

·        Description: Red lemongrass is a unique variety with reddish stems and a mild lemon aroma. It’s both ornamental and culinary, adding color and flavor to gardens.

·        Features: Reddish stems, mild aroma, ornamental.

8.     Sweet Lemongrass

·        Description: Sweet lemongrass offers a mild, sweet lemon flavor, making it ideal for teas and desserts. Its gentle aroma adds a soothing touch to culinary creations.

·        Features: Sweet flavor, gentle aroma, versatile.

9.     Thai Lemongrass

·        Description: Thai lemongrass is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine, known for its strong lemon flavor and aromatic leaves. It’s perfect for curries, soups, and teas.

·        Features: Strong flavor, aromatic leaves, culinary staple.

10. Ginger Lemongrass

·        Description: Ginger lemongrass combines lemon and ginger flavors, offering a unique taste for culinary dishes. It adds a zesty twist to teas and recipes.

·        Features: Unique flavor, zesty taste, versatile use.