Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Other Names lemon grass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass (See Citronella C. nardus), cha de Dartigalongue, fever grass Family Poaceae (The Grass Family) Etymology C. citratus gets its name from the fragrant, lemon scent found in the long grass-like leaves Photochemistry Citronellol. Myrcene. Citral (70-85% volatile oil) Gerniol. High in silica like ….  Read More