Are Cymbopogon Citratus and Lemongrass in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Cymbopogon Citratus for Lemongrass?

They are close relatives in the genus Cymbopogon, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Cymbopogon Citratus vs Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus · Cymbopogon citratus

Cymbopogon Citratus

Cymbopogon citratus

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Primary use: culinary

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.

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

· Same genus (Cymbopogon) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Primary use differs — Cymbopogon Citratus: culinary; Lemongrass: both.
· Evidence tiers — Cymbopogon Citratus: D; Lemongrass: T.