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Andropogon Sch[oe]nanthus

The sweet-scented lemon grass, a native of Malabar. An essential oil is distilled from the leaves, which is used in perfumery. It is a favorite herb with the Asiatics, both for medicinal and culinary...

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The sweet-scented lemon grass, a native

of Malabar. An essential oil is distilled from the leaves, which

is used in perfumery. It is a favorite herb with the Asiatics,

both for medicinal and culinary purposes. Tea from the dried

leaves is a favorite beverage of some persons.



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