The aromatic grass exudes a citrus scent that comes out in cooking. It’s a bright yet subtly floral blend of lemon, lime, ginger and grass -- the iconic backdrop for the Thai hot-and-sour soup ...

Muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, produces dense clumps that can grow 2-3 feet tall with a 3-foot spread. Beautiful violet plumes are produced in the fall and are held above the thin leaves.

The Wimbledon grass is cared for by 28 greenkeepers during tournament week, with the grass mown to an exact 8mm length, which is considered the optimum court conditions.