The Complete Genome Sequence of Cymbopogon citratus (Poaceae, Poales), Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known Lemon Grass, is a tropical plant native to Maritime Southeast Asia. The species has simple, bluish-green leaves with linear white margins. Cymbopogon citratus is abundant in the Philippines and Indonesia where it is traditionally used in cooking. The dried leaves can also be brewed into a tea, either alone or as a flavoring in other teas. We present the complete genome sequence of this species. The raw data and assembled sequences are available in Genbank.