Astragalus glycyphyllos

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Astragalus glycyphyllos
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. glycyphyllos
Binomial name
Astragalus glycyphyllos
L., 1753
Synonyms
  • Hamosa glycyphyllos (L.) Medik.
  • Hedyphylla glycyphylla (L.) Rydb.
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Astragalus glycyphyllos (liquorice milkvetch, wild liquorice, wild licorice) is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Europe. It is a perennial herbaceous plant which is sometimes used for tea.

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Distribution

Native to the majority of Europe, excluding Ireland, Iceland and the Greek islands. Also native to Western Asia (Northern Iran and Turkey), the Caucasus region, Siberia and Middle Asia (North-eastern Kazakhstan). [1] The species has been introduced near the Great Lakes on the territories of states such as: Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Ontario. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2025. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland".
  2. ↑ "Astragalus glycyphyllos L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
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