Wild Liquorice

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Astragalus glycyphyllos

Wild Liquorice, a reference photo
Photo: User:Tigerente · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

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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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Wild Liquorice being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Species
Astragalus glycyphyllos

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