wild licorice
"Wild licorice" refers to various plants known for their sweet-tasting roots, primarily found in North America and Europe.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical, academic)A perennial plant native to North America, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza lepidota, recognized for its sweet-tasting roots.
Example
- Glycyrrhiza lepidota, or wild licorice, is commonly found in prairies and open woodlands.
B2Herbal Medicine
(informal, traditional)The root of the Glycyrrhiza lepidota plant, used for its sweet flavor and medicinal properties.
Example
- Wild licorice root is often used in herbal teas for its soothing effects.
C1Botany
(technical, academic)A European herb known as Astragalus glycyphyllus, related to the pea family, also referred to as wild licorice.
Example
- Astragalus glycyphyllus is another species commonly known as wild licorice.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wild licorice":
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