Chinese Licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

A calorie-free sweetener used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat all manner of ailments. The root is boiled in water to extract the sugars and used as a liquorice substitute in sweets, medicines and drinks.
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A calorie-free sweetener used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat all manner of ailments. The root is boiled in water to extract the sugars and used as a liquorice substitute in sweets, medicines and drinks.
How to grow
Drought tolerant once established, harvest roots after 2-3 years to give them time to grow to a harvestable size. Spreading via the root system, plant in a contained garden bed or planter.
Growing information
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun/Part shade
Water: Seasonal watering
Plant characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1m
Width: 2m
Flower colour: Mauve

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