LEMONGRASS
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is in the family of grasses called Poaceae, but it is easily distinguished by its lemon-like scent! It has been cultivated in the tropics and subtropics of South and Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia for thousands of years. There are two main species of lemongrass that have been grown for a variety of culinary, medicinal and perfume-making purposes.
Lemongrass is an important ingredient in many South and Southeast Asian cuisines, including Indian, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Filipino cooking. It can be used in curries, soups, meat, sauces and more.
Created by Amy Yoon through Duke Gardens’ Equity Through Stories Program. Amy is a 2023 graduate of Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.
LIMONCILLO / HIERBA DE LIMÓN
Cymbopogon citratus
El limoncillo pertenece a la familia de las gramíneas llamadas Poaceae, pero se distingue fácilmente por su aroma parecido al limón. Se ha cultivado en los trópicos y subtrópicos del sur y sudeste de Asia, África y Australia durante miles de años. Hay dos especies principales de limoncillo que se han cultivado con diversos fines culinarios, medicinales y de elaboración de perfumes.
El limoncillo es un ingrediente importante en muchas cocinas del sur y sudeste de Asia, incluidas la india, vietnamita, tailandesa, indonesia y filipina. Se puede utilizar en curry, sopas, carnes, salsas y más.
Creado por Amy Yoon mediante el Programa de Equidad a través de Historias de Duke Gardens. Amy se graduó en 2023 del Trinity College of Arts & Sciences de Duke University.