Definition of "nardus" [nardus]

• The ointment nard. (noun)
• The plant nard. (noun)
• Mat-grass. (noun)

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• "Results revealed that essential oils viz. Cymbopogan martinii martinii var. Sofia (palmarosa), Cymbopogan citratus (lemon grass) and Cymbopogan nardus (citronella) oils are as effective as chemical base oil namely mylol."
• "Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) is another vetiver relative that has some of the vital properties for a barrier hedge."
• "However, if the farmer is more interested in essential oils rather than livestock, he can plant citronella (Cymbopogon nardus Jowitt) and lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapt)."