It's also important to know the differences between a citronella plant (Pelargonium graveolens) and the grass used to produce the oil (Cymbopogon genus). Neither the plant nor the oil used in ...

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.

Here’s what does and doesn’t work. Gimmicky repellents don’t work Citronella has been regarded as a “natural” mosquito repellent. But there’s no indication that citronella candles ...