Citronella is a plant that can be grown by gardeners. Like most herbs, citronella can be extracted in crushed or dried forms. The dried product or extraction, made into a concoction, decoction or essence, can in turn be made into candles, homeopathic insecticides or mosquito repellents.
The word "citronella tree" translated to Telugu is కెసరువాస్త్రి చెట్టు (Kesaruvastri Chettu).
Citronella is, a lemon grass
The scientific name for citronella is Cymbopogon nardus.
Yes, citronella is flammable. When citronella oil is burned in candles or torches, it produces a flame that can be used as a natural insect repellent. However, care should be taken when handling and lighting citronella products to avoid accidents.
No, it's a word used for a variety of plants. Citronella candles are candles scented with citronella oil, oil from from plants in the Cymbopogon genus (lemongrass).
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Lemongrass has narrower leaves and a milder aroma compared to citronella, which has broader leaves and a stronger, more potent fragrance. Additionally, citronella plants are typically larger and bushier than lemongrass plants.
No, citronella is not something a horse can eat. It is however used in bug repellents that are often used on horses. If a horse ingests citronella call and equine veterinarian immediately.
Citronella oil contains Citronellal (C10H18O), Citronellol and Geraniol.
It is toxic
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