Citronella
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Citronella is a word used for several things, including:
- Citronella (genus)Citronella (genus)Citronella is a genus of trees and shrubs in the Cardiopteridaceae family, it lies in 25 species occurring mostly in tropical climates. Earlier the genus was treated in Icacinaceae family.-Cultivation and uses:Few species have been cultivated...
, a genus of trees and shrubs in the Cardiopteridaceae - Citronella oilCitronella oilCitronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol...
, an insect-repelling essential oil derived from Cymbopogon - several CymbopogonCymbopogonCymbopogon is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania. It is a tall perennial grass...
(lemongrass) species - Pelargonium citrosumPelargonium citrosumThe "citronella plant" is a geranium plant marketed as "Pelargonium citrosum", but according to the American Botanical Council, " 'Pelargonium citrosum' is not a valid taxonomic designation." "Pelargonium citrosum" is marketed as a mosquito plant, or citrosa geranium in stores in the United States...
, a species of geranium known as citronella plant or "mosquito plant" - a song by Aesop RockAesop RockIan Matthias Bavitz , better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop artist and producer. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it...
from his 2007 album None Shall PassNone Shall Pass-Personnel:Contributing artists*Allyson Baker – guitar *Carson Binks – bass guitar *Derek Layes – bass guitar *Big Hollis – additional vocals *Camu Tao – additional vocals... - Citronella Ant (disambiguation), multiple types of ants