A citronella plant (or 鈥渕osquito plant鈥) is a particular type of geranium that produces a citronella-like scent. The plant itself does not repel mosquitoes, though some claim that rubbing its scented leaves on your skin discourages the insects from attacking you (this is unproven, however).
A citronella plant (or 鈥渕osquito plant鈥) is a particular type of geranium that produces a citronella-like scent. The plant itself does not repel mosquitoes, though some claim that rubbing its scented leaves on your skin discourages the insects from attacking you (this is unproven, however).