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Cultivated licorice

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Cultivated licorice)

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 Cultivated licorice?

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

What is the conservation status of Cultivated licorice?

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

Where does Cultivated licorice live?

Cultivated licorice 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 Cultivated licorice belong to?

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

Is Cultivated licorice endangered?

No, Cultivated licorice (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 Cultivated licorice belong to?

Cultivated licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cultivated licorice?

The closest relatives of Cultivated licorice in the genus Glycyrrhiza include American licorice, German liquorice.