Glycyrrhiza aspera

Glycyrrhiza aspera

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Glycyrrhiza
Species:
Glycyrrhiza aspera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Scarify seed coat before cold stratification to improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash