Cymbopogon ambiguus

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Cymbopogon ambiguus, or Australian lemon-scented grass, is a plant species in the family Poaceae.[1] It has fragrant, bluish-green grey leaves and fluffy seed heads. It is self-fertile.

Cultivation

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Uses

Infusions and concoctions of Cymbopogon ambiguus have been used in traditional Aboriginal Australian medicine to treat headaches, chest infections, and muscle cramps.[1] It has also been proposed as a candidate for rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils.[2]

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