Canadian Licorice Root

Ligusticum canadense

Physical Characteristics

Ligusticum canadense is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. America

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Leaves and young stems - cooked[257]. The young leaves have been boiled and used as greens[257]. They are often cooked with the leaves of ramps (Allium tricoccum)[257]. The leaves can be dried for later use[257].

Medicinal Uses

The root has been chewed in the treatment of any stomach disorders[257].

Known Hazards

None known