Licorice

Glycyrrhiza Tourn. ex L.

Licorice is a sweet-tasting plant with roots that are used to make yummy candies. It has pretty purple flowers and grows in sunny fields and meadows.

Hábitat: Sunny fields and meadows

Aspecto

The Licorice is a tall herbaceous perennial, often reaching up to 6 feet, with distinct pinnate leaves. It displays delicate purplish-blue to whitish pea-like flowers arranged in upright spikes during summer, followed by small flat pods.

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Licorice

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Datos interesantes

Ancient Egyptians loved licorice so much, King Tut had it buried with him!

Despite the name, true licorice root tastes different from anise or fennel candy.

Licorice has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicines and drinks.

The sweet taste in licorice comes from a compound 50 times sweeter than sugar!

Habilidades especiales

Licorice has special compounds in its roots that make them 50 times sweeter than sugar, helping it store energy and deter some pests.

Licorice grows extensive deep roots which help it find water in dry soils and store energy, allowing it to survive harsh conditions.

Like many legumes, Licorice hosts tiny bacteria in its roots that pull nitrogen from the air into the soil, acting like a natural fertilizer.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 100-200 cm
Extensión: 30-100 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Verano
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Leve
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits licorice flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Helps transfer pollen between licorice plants.

symbiotic with

Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

Lives in root nodules, converting nitrogen for plant growth.

Rasgos

Aromático

Las plantas aromáticas producen y emiten compuestos orgánicos volátiles fragantes, a menudo como defensa o para atraer a los polinizadores.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.