A type of plant found in the Cymbopogon genus, lemongrass is also known as citronella grass. This is the plant name you’ve likely heard of when discussing natural, plant-based mosquito repellants.

What is often sold as citronella plants are leafy, citronella-scented geraniums. Additionally, citronella grass and lemongrass, while similar, are not the same, although they are often referred to ...