Hulten's Licorice Root

Ligusticum hultenii

Physical Characteristics

Ligusticum hultenii is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan to N. America - Alaska.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Shoots Edible Uses: Young plant and young shoots - raw or cooked.[46, 105, 177, 257]. Used as a substitute for celery[257]. The leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C[257]. Root[105]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known