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wild liquorice

Astragalus glycyphyllos

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fabales (マメ目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
Astragalus glycyphyllos (wild liquorice)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish astrágalo
French réglisse sauvage
German Bärenschote
Portuguese orozuz-falso

Similar Species in Astragalus

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American milk-vetch
Astragalus americanus
Not Evaluated
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Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
Endangered
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Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
Least Concern
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Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
Critically Endangered
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Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
Critically Endangered
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Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
Vulnerable
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Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
Near Threatened
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Alpine Milk-Vetch
Astragalus alpinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wild liquorice?
The scientific name of wild liquorice is Astragalus glycyphyllos. It belongs to the genus Astragalus.
What is the conservation status of wild liquorice?
wild liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does wild liquorice live?
wild liquorice is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (9 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does wild liquorice belong to?
wild liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos) belongs to the genus Astragalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is wild liquorice endangered?
No, wild liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does wild liquorice belong to?
wild liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of wild liquorice?
The closest relatives of wild liquorice in the genus Astragalus include American milk-vetch, Arenarious Milk-vetch, Balloonpod Milkvetch, Black-calyx milk vetch, Big Astragalus.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Astragalus — 20 Species

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American milk-vetch
Astragalus americanus
NE 🐾
Arenarious Milk-vetch
Astragalus arenarius
EN 🐾
Balloonpod Milkvetch
Astragalus whitneyi
LC 🐾
Black-calyx milk vetch
Astragalus nigrocalycinus
CR 🐾
Big Astragalus
Astragalus magnificus
CR 🐾
Big Bear Valley Woollypod
Astragalus leucolobus
VU 🐾
Castetter's Milkvetch
Astragalus castetteri
NT 🐾
Colton's Milkvetch
Astragalus coltonii
LC 🐾
European milkvetch
Astragalus hamosus
NE 🐾
membranous milk-vetch
Astragalus mongholicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Milkvetch
Astragalus lentiginosus
LC 🐾
Indian milk-vetch
Astragalus australis
NE 🐾
field milk-vetch
Astragalus agrestis
NE 🐾
Lesser Milk-vetch
Astragalus odoratus
NE 🐾
Olurian Milk Vetch
Astragalus olurensis
CR 🐾
pulse milk-vetch
Astragalus tenellus
NE 🐾
purple milk-vetch
Astragalus danicus
CR 🐾
Tall Milkvetch
Astragalus altus
EN 🐾
Railhead Milkvetch
Astragalus terminalis
LC 🐾
Alpine Milk-Vetch
Astragalus alpinus
LC
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