The Cymbopogon flexuosus is a tall perennial plant that belongs to the Poaceae grass family. It has bright green colored leafy stalks that gracefully arch upward before bending downward. Lemongrass is native to India and Sri Lanka and grows up to 2-4 ft tall and has widths reaching 2-3 ft wide.
Lemongrass can be found in traditional Indian medicine, used to treat infectious illnesses and fevers. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy because of its countless benefits to mental well-being.