Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
213484

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 742 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212813

Common Names

  • Glycyrrhiza glabra
  • Liquorice
  • Licorice

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Synonyms

  • Glycyrrhiza glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra typica L. [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra violacea (Boiss. & Noe) Boiss. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Ponert [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Regel & Herder [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza pallida Boiss. & Noe [deprecated]
  • Glycyrrhiza violacea Boiss. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glandulifera Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza hirsuta Pall. [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza glandulifera Waldst. & Kit. [valid]
  • Liquiritia officinalis Moench [valid]
  • Liquiritia officinarum Medik. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza michajloviana Grankina & E.V.Kuzmin [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza nadezhinae Grankina [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza alalensis X.Y.Li [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza alaschanica Grankina [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza laevis Pall. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza officinalis Lepech. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza vulgaris Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Galushko [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza brachycarpa Boiss. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza pallida Boiss. & Noë [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra laxifoliolata X.Y.Li [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulosa X.Y.Li [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra caduca X.Y.Li [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra pubescens Litv. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra asperula Regel & Herder [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra echinata Regel & Herder [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra hispidula Regel & Herder [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza glandulifera parviflora Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza glabra brachycarpa (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza hirsuta glandulifera Regel & Herder [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza hirsuta echinata Regel & Herder [unknown]
  • Glycyrrhiza echinata Lepech. [illegitimate]
  • Glycyrrhiza hirsuta L. [unknown]

Description

Glycyrrhiza glabra (also called Licorice, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Glycyrrhiza glabra is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glycyrrhiza glabra has small, pale purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycyrrhiza glabra is a perennial legume that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be planted in early spring in full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very tolerant of heat and should be grown in cooler climates. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhiza glabra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Glycyrrhiza glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

Glycyrrhiza glabra

What is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

Licorice

What is the growth habit of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

It is an annual herb

Species in the Fabaceae family