Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

Plant Part: leaves

Extraction Method: steam

Country of Origin: India

Plant: This is a fragrant perennial plant that grows to around 30-50 cm (12-20 inches). It has red coloured stems and fast growing grass like leaves that are used in distillation.

Oil: Lemongrass oil is yellow- brown in colour with hints of red and is taken from the fresh and partially dried leaves.

Scent: Strong, lemon like and herbaceous.