Are Arundinaria Faberi and Lemongrass in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Arundinaria Faberi for Lemongrass?

They share the Poaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Arundinaria Faberi vs Lemongrass

Arundinaria faberi · Cymbopogon citratus

Arundinaria Faberi

Arundinaria faberi

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Arundinaria
Primary use: medicinal

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Primary use: culinary & medicinal

Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions.

At a glance

· Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Arundinaria vs Cymbopogon).
· Primary use differs — Arundinaria Faberi: medicinal; Lemongrass: both.
· Evidence tiers — Arundinaria Faberi: T; Lemongrass: T.