Glycyrrhiza echinata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza echinata

Also known as: Russian licorice, Chinese licorice, Wild

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Root, Tea, Sweetener

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Nitrogen

Description

Carrots - raw or cooked. Carrots are very fibrous in structure and are often cooked to release the sugars. They are a source of Russian and German licorice and are used as candy, sweeteners, and medicinal remedies. Carrots have a deliciously sweet taste. Dried carrots are often used as a chew snack, especially useful for children during teething as they help keep the teeth clean. Carrots contain glycyrrhizin, a substance that is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Tea made from carrots is an excellent way to quench thirst.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Crataegus azarolus Eastern Mayhaw, May hawthorn, Mayhaw, Apple Hawthorn	Acer saccharum provides shade, which can help cooler conditions favorable for Glycyrrhiza echinata.
Inula helenium Elecampane	Mentha spp. can repel pests that may harm Glycyrrhiza echinata while producing aromatic foliage.
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant	Ribes nigrum can attract beneficial insects that can help pollinate Glycyrrhiza echinata.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Viburnum opulus provides habitat for beneficial insects and can enhance biodiversity in the guild.
Lupinus perennis Sundial lupine, Wild lupine	Lupinus perennis can fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting Glycyrrhiza echinata and enhancing soil fertility.