Cymbopogon procerus (Lemon Grass)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusCymbopogon
Speciesprocerus
CategoryPerennials

Details

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RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.2 - 2 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeOrnamental use.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatForest, woodlands and coastal dunes.
Leaf DescriptionLeaf-sheaths are glabrous on surface, absent or erect. Leaf-blades are filiform to linear, 20 - 35 cm long, 1 - 2 mm wide and aromatic.
Flower DescriptionCompound, linear or paniculate, 10 - 20 cm long and dense. Inflorescence are composed of terminal and axillary racemes. 2 racemes, 1.5 - 2 cm long.
Fruit DescriptionOblanceolate and 2 mm long.
Texture DescriptionLeaf blades are smooth in texture.

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