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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Glycyrrhiza aspera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
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.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea

A tea is made from the leaves[177].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Nitrogen fixer. Dynamic accumulator.

Special Uses

Dynamic accumulator Nitrogen Fixer

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a deep well cultivated fertile moisture-retentive soil[200]. Slightly alkaline conditions produce the best plants[238]. Unless seed is required, the plant is usually prevented from flowering so that it puts more energy into producing good quality roots[238]. A very deep-rooted plant, it can be difficult to eradicate once it is established[238]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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Plant Propagation

Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and then sow spring or autumn in a greenhouse[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and grow them on for their first winter in a greenhouse. Plant out in late spring or early summer when in active growth. Plants are rather slow to grow from seed[238]. Division of the root in spring or autumn. Each division must have at least one growth bud. Autumn divisions can either be replanted immediately or stored in clamps until the spring and then be planted out[200]. It is best to pt up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established before planting them out in the spring or summer.

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey (s.-c. (rare)), Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, China (Gansu Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Qinghai Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu) EUROPE: Russian Federation (Kalmykija, Respublika, Volgogradskaja oblast)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Glycyrrhiza echinata	Wild Liquorice, Chinese licorice	Perennial	1.0	7-10	LM	SN	M	4	3	3
Glycyrrhiza glabra	Liquorice, Cultivated licorice	Perennial	1.2	7-10	LM	SN	M	4	4	4
Glycyrrhiza lepidota	American Liquorice	Perennial	1.0	3-8	LM	SN	M	4	3	3
Glycyrrhiza malensis		Perennial	0.0	0-0	LM	SN	M	2	0	3
Glycyrrhiza uralensis	Gan Cao	Perennial	0.6	5-9	LMH	SN	M	3	4	3
Polypodium glycyrrhiza	Licorice Fern	Fern	0.5	6-9	LMH	SN	M	1	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Glycyrrhiza aspera - Pall.