Glycyrrhiza malensis
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: glycyrrhiza
Plant ID (slug): glycyrrhiza-malensis
Numeric ID: 25393
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Glycyrrhiza malensis is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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
E. Asia - China.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: The fibrous root has a very sweet flavour. It is boiled in water to extract the sugars etc and these are used as a liquorice substitute[61].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Glycyrrhiza malensis