Glycyrrhiza glabra - licorice (1 pack of seeds)

Genus of approximately 20 species of perennial plants, originating from a wide range of humid or arid habitats in the Mediterranean regions, tropical Asia, and North and South America. Glycyrrhiza glabra is a deciduous shrubby plant that reaches a height of 80-120 cm. This species is rhizomatous; in fact it has an underground stem that grows horizontally in the ground called the rhizome, from which the secondary roots and shoots grow. The impartipinnate leaves are intense green in color. The flowers are blue-violet in color gathered in inflorescences in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is an indehiscent flattened legume. The roots of plants that are at least 3 years old make up the famous liquorice and are collected and dried to be used in herbal medicine and cooking.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to any type of soil, preferring both loose and clayey calcareous soil. Prefers exposure in full sun or partial shade. An averagely rustic species, it tolerates frosts as long as they are not excessively intense and prolonged up to -6°/-8°c°.

Sowing

From spring to early summer.

For the correct sowing of this plant it is necessary to first scarify the seed with hot water. If you need to know how to do it, you can find all the information on scarification in this tutorial of ours on Youtube .

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Family: Leguminoseae