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Alcazuz

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Vietnam), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Alcazuz)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Yang gan cao

Spanish Alcazuz

French Réglisse

German Kahles Süßholz

Portuguese Alcacuz

Russian Lakritsa

Hindi Jetimadh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alcazuz?

The scientific name of Alcazuz is Glycyrrhiza glabra. It belongs to the genus Glycyrrhiza.

What is the conservation status of Alcazuz?

Alcazuz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alcazuz live?

Alcazuz is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Vietnam), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Portugal.

What family does Alcazuz belong to?

Alcazuz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) belongs to the genus Glycyrrhiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Alcazuz endangered?

No, Alcazuz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alcazuz belong to?

Alcazuz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Alcazuz?

The closest relatives of Alcazuz in the genus Glycyrrhiza include regaliz espinoso, American licorice.