Glycyrrhiza lepidota American liquorice (Leguminosae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Glycyrrhiza lepidota
American liquorice
(1 Page of 5)

The Glycyrrhiza lepidota plant species is found in N. America - Saskatchewan to British Columbia, south to California and Mexico. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American liquorice.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Glycyrrhiza lepidota
Common Name:  American liquorice
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Nutt.)Pursh.

Known Hazards:  Very young growth can be poisonous to animals[212].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cultivated ground, waste places, roadsides, prairies, gravelly river bottoms and moist mountain draws to 2,100 metres[212]. Usually grows in patches, frequently in heavy clay and saline soils[212].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep well cultivated fertile moisture-retentive soil for good root production[200]. Prefers a sandy soil with abundant moisture[238]. Slightly alkaline conditions produce the best plants[238]. A very deep-rooted plant, it can be difficult to eradicate once it is established[238]. Unless seed is required, the plant is usually prevented from flowering so that it puts more energy into producing good quality roots[238]. Plants are growing very well at Kew[K]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

For further Glycyrrhiza lepidota gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future