Glycyrrhiza echinata, liquorice

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Glycyrrhiza echinata, liquorice

Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Legume Leguminosae Liquorice Rosid Segmented Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Glycyrrhiza Glycyrrhiza Glabra Magnoliophyta

EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration showcases the exquisite details of Glycyrrhiza echinata, commonly known as Russian liquorice or pink liquorice. The plant is a member of the Fabaceae, or legume, family, specifically the subfamily Faboideae and the tribe Glycyrrhizae. Glycyrrhiza echinata is a segmented, dicotyledonous angiosperm, belonging to the eudicot clade Rosids and the order Fabales. The illustration reveals the intricate beauty of the plant's pink, segmented flowers, which are arranged in racemes. Each flower consists of a five-lobed calyx, a five-lobed corolla, and a long, tubular, four-lobed staminal column. The plant's stipules are also visible, attached to the petioles that connect the leaves to the stem. Glycyrrhiza echinata is native to Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The plant is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 meter tall. The roots of the plant are the primary source of liquorice, a sweet-tasting substance used for medicinal and culinary purposes. The root contains glycyrrhizin, a natural sweetener that is 50 times sweeter than sugar. This illustration is a testament to the intricate beauty and complexity of the natural world. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the diverse plant species that surround us. The Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London is a treasure trove of such illustrations, providing valuable insights into the botanical world and its rich history.

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