Description of the plant

Description of the plant

    PalmarosaPalmarosa is an aromatic, perennial grass, which attains a height of 300 cm. The aerial parts die in the winter. Being very susceptible to frost, its leaves and shoots may dry up even in November when there is early frost, but usually withering starts in December, and by the end of January the plant dries up completely.

    Area and production
    Palmarosa is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra and Tamil Nadu in an estimated area of 1000 ha with an annual production of 150 ton essential oil

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