Plant Details

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Cultivated licorice

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General Information

Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Also known as: Cultivated licorice

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 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:
(2)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Fibre

Description

Licorice root - consumed both raw and used as a flavoring. It is the source of licorice powder, which is extracted and used in candy, pastries, ice cream, soft drinks, and more, as well as for medicinal purposes. Although this root has a delicious sweet flavor, it is very fibrous. The root contains glycyrrhizin, a substance that is 50 times sweeter than sugar. Dried root is often chewed, which is beneficial for children teething and also serves as a natural tooth cleaner. A tea made from the roots is an excellent thirst quencher. Ground root is also used as a sweetener in other herbal teas. Additionally, the leaves are used as a tea substitute in Mongolia.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 31/10