Cymbopogon nardus (පැඟිරි)

Cymbopogon nardus is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.

Cymbopogon nardus, common name citronella grass, is a perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. It is the source of an essential oil known as "citronella oil". Cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature