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Yang gan cao (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).

🇿🇦 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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yang gan cao)

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 Yang gan cao?

The scientific name of Yang gan cao is Glycyrrhiza glabra. It belongs to the genus Glycyrrhiza.

What is the conservation status of Yang gan cao?

Yang gan cao (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yang gan cao live?

Yang gan cao 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 Yang gan cao belong to?

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

Is Yang gan cao endangered?

No, Yang gan cao (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 Yang gan cao belong to?

Yang gan cao (Glycyrrhiza glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Yang gan cao?

The closest relatives of Yang gan cao in the genus Glycyrrhiza include American licorice, German liquorice.