Glycyrrhiza uralensis Gan Cao (Leguminosae)

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Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Gan Cao
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The Glycyrrhiza uralensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Gan Cao.

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Latin Name:  Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Common Name:  Gan Cao
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Fisch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Meadows, riparian woodlands and solonetzic slopes in Siberia, Mongolia, China and Japan[74].

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]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[238]. This species is widely cultivated in China as a medicinal plant. Unless seed is required, the plant is usually prevented from flowering so that it puts more energy into producing good quality roots[238]. A very deep-rooted plant, it can be difficult to eradicate once it is established[238]. 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].

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