Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Description
Liquorice or licorice (/ˈlɪkᵊrɪʃ/ LIK-(ə-)rish or /ˈlɪkᵊrɪs/ LIK-(ə-)ris) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a somewhat sweet flavor can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It is not botanically related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are sources of similar flavouring compounds. The word 'liquorice'/'licorice' is derived (via the Old French licoresse), from the Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukurrhiza), meaning "sweet root", from γλυκύς (glukus), "sweet" + ῥίζα (rhiza), "root", the name provided by Dioscorides.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Blooming
Bears pea-like flowers.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Growth
Perennials, occuring in moist or dry sites. Grows best in full sun. G. glabra works well in a wild garden or informal border. The roots are harvested for licorice.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow outdoors in containers in spring or fall. Conduct division in early spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Pest
Prone to mildew and rust.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Interesting facts
Native to the Mediterranean, tropical Asia, and North and South America.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in soil that is deep, fertile, and moist.
