How many species are there in the genus Glycyrrhiza?
Q: How many species are there in the genus Glycyrrhiza?
A: There are about 18 species in the genus Glycyrrhiza.
Q: In which family does Glycyrrhiza belong?
A: Glycyrrhiza belongs to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae).
Q: Where is Glycyrrhiza found?
A: Glycyrrhiza is found in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.
Q: What is Glycyrrhiza best known for?
A: Glycyrrhiza is best known for liquorice (British English; licorice in American English), which is the product of G. glabra, a species from the Mediterranean region.
Q: Is G. glabra grown in North America?
A: Very little G. glabra is grown in North America, but American Licorice G. lepidota is a common native species there.
Q: Which species of Glycyrrhiza is important in traditional Chinese medicine?
A: The Chinese Liquorice (G. uralensis), also known as gāncǎo or "sweet grass" or "sweet herb" in Chinese, is important in traditional Chinese medicine.
Q: Which other species of Glycyrrhiza are grown besides G. glabra and G. uralensis?
A: Russian Liquorice (G. echinata) is also grown besides G. glabra and G. uralensis.
