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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza)
Species in the licorice genus grow from seeds and new shoots. The plants are widely cultivated in herb gardens and are instantly recognizable by their aroma. Plants in the wild are primarily found growing in grassy, disturbed areas, moist prairies, and waterways.
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Perennial
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Attributes of Licorice
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Licorice
Distribution of Licorice
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Distribution Map of Licorice
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Licorice
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Licorice requires full sun to partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Gardeners often face challenges with root rot, pests such as aphids, and diseases like leaf spot. In spring, it is important to facilitate robust growth, while summer care focuses on adequate watering. Autumn is the time for preparing licorice for dormancy, and in winter, minimal water is needed. Seasonal temperature fluctuations should be monitored to protect the plant.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Licorice?
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7 most common species：
American licorice
Native to temperate parts of western North America, american licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) is an important food source for various animals such as deer, elk, pronghorn, etc. The roots of american licorice are sweet thanks to the peculiar acid called glycyrrhizin. They are not, however, an ingredient in commercial licorice.
Chinese liquorice
It is an erect plant that reaches a size of 45 to 60 cm in height; puberulous to hairy and glandular branches punctate. Free lateral stipules, 3 mm long, hairy and glandular.
Licorice
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is best known for its aromatic roots, which produce the sweet flavoring we know as licorice (though anise is also used to help flavor the candy). The root also gets used to flavor tobacco. The chemical responsible for that famous flavor is glycyrrhizin, a compound about 50 times sweeter than sucrose.
Chinese licorice
Chinese licorice is notable for its delicate, pale flowers and hardy root system, typical of the legume family. Thriving in the sub-sunny spots of temperate regions, chinese licorice has adapted to flourish in well-drained soils. Its elongated, compound leaves and small blossoms are often a magnet for local pollinators, while the roots harbor the sweet-tasting compound that is characteristic of the genus.
Chinese licorice
Chinese licorice is native to China. It grows as a small rounded bush with ovate, dark green leaflets. Stems grow in clusters that become woody at the base. This plant’s natural habitat is dry stream banks and wastelands. It is not commonly found in residential gardens.
Yunnan liquorice
Yunnan liquorice (Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis) is a popular ornamental species and offers several seasons of interest from lavender flowers in summer to colorful seed heads that persist through winter. It is a good outdoor plant for cooler climates because it is fully hardy and grows well in beds and borders. The name "yunnanensis" refers to this plant's native range in the province of Yunnan in China.
Chinese licorice
Chinese licorice is a perennial herb with compound leaves and small, purplish to pale blue flowers in loose spikes. This species is recognized by its bumpy, spine-covered pods. Thriving in temperate climates, chinese licorice has a deep root system adapted for nutrient uptake in low-fertility soils. Its root is known for a sweet flavor, due to the presence of glycyrrhizin.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Licorice
Glycyrrhiza
Species in the licorice genus grow from seeds and new shoots. The plants are widely cultivated in herb gardens and are instantly recognizable by their aroma. Plants in the wild are primarily found growing in grassy, disturbed areas, moist prairies, and waterways.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Licorice
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Attributes of Licorice
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Licorice
Distribution of Licorice
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Distribution Map of Licorice
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Licorice
Feedback
Licorice requires full sun to partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Gardeners often face challenges with root rot, pests such as aphids, and diseases like leaf spot. In spring, it is important to facilitate robust growth, while summer care focuses on adequate watering. Autumn is the time for preparing licorice for dormancy, and in winter, minimal water is needed. Seasonal temperature fluctuations should be monitored to protect the plant.
How to Water Licorice?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Licorice?
How to Propagate Licorice?
How to Plant Licorice?
Exploring the Licorice Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
American licorice
Native to temperate parts of western North America, american licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) is an important food source for various animals such as deer, elk, pronghorn, etc. The roots of american licorice are sweet thanks to the peculiar acid called glycyrrhizin. They are not, however, an ingredient in commercial licorice.
Chinese liquorice
It is an erect plant that reaches a size of 45 to 60 cm in height; puberulous to hairy and glandular branches punctate. Free lateral stipules, 3 mm long, hairy and glandular.
Licorice
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is best known for its aromatic roots, which produce the sweet flavoring we know as licorice (though anise is also used to help flavor the candy). The root also gets used to flavor tobacco. The chemical responsible for that famous flavor is glycyrrhizin, a compound about 50 times sweeter than sucrose.
Chinese licorice
Chinese licorice is notable for its delicate, pale flowers and hardy root system, typical of the legume family. Thriving in the sub-sunny spots of temperate regions, chinese licorice has adapted to flourish in well-drained soils. Its elongated, compound leaves and small blossoms are often a magnet for local pollinators, while the roots harbor the sweet-tasting compound that is characteristic of the genus.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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