Plant Details

Glycyrrhiza echinata

Russian licorice, Chinese licorice, Wild

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General Information

Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza echinata
Also known as: Russian licorice, Chinese licorice, Wild

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Root, Tea, Sweetener
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

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