Lemongrass

Lemongrass

　　Among the many exotic plants in Xishuangbanna, aromatic plants stand out uniquely. Vanilla is a perennial plant and a precious high-grade natural flavoring ingredient in the food industry, renowned worldwide as the “King of Food Flavors.” Once processed, it can be used directly for flavoring without additional blending. Ylang-ylang, a tall tree belonging to the Annonaceae family, has floral oil that is a premium cosmetic fragrance and is hailed as the “King of Flowers.” Lemongrass is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in tropical regions. Both its stems and leaves can be used to extract fragrant oils, which are suitable for use in perfumes as well as food.