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September2023

Lemon grass

AGROVOC URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_41d978c7

FAO/G. Blaak

Lemon grass is a perennial grass frequently used in Asia, especially Southeast Asian cuisine. The essential oil extracted from the leaves has multiple uses as a fragrance in cosmetics and in herbal medicine. Lemon grass is available all year round.

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