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Citronella is a word used for several things, including:
- Citronella (genus), a genus of trees and shrubs in the Cardiopteridaceae
- the insect-repelling Citronella oil, an essential oil derived from Cymbopogon
- several Cymbopogon (lemongrass) species
- Pelargonium citrosum, a species of geranium known as citronella plant or "mosquito plant"
- a song by Aesop Rock
- Citronella Ant, a type of ant that secretes a citrus odor
Citronella is a well known insect repellent,http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_021901.htm but citronella torches are more popular than ever in the United States.