Licorice – American – Glycyrrhiza lepidota

Description

The root of this plant is what is used to make the candy Licorice and has a reminiscent flavor of fennel, anise and star anise. Licorice is a member of the Pea family. And both glycyrrhiza glabra (Common – European) and lepidota (USA) will improve your soil as well, which is very important. Also used to flavor alcohol and tobacco.

It is greatly appreciated by beneficial insects and will fight those you do not want in your gardens, including tics, fleas, mites, aphids, etc. It is classified as an adaptogen, which means substances that have an overall benefit toward the mental and physical performance of the body.