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Glycyrrhiza glabra, liquorice
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Glycyrrhiza glabra, 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 Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Glycyrrhiza Glycyrrhiza Glabra Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: Glycyrrhiza glabra, or Common Liquorice: A Magnificent Eudicot Flowering Plant from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London 2. Description: This illustration showcases the exquisite beauty of Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as Common Liquorice or Sweet Root. Hailing from the Fabaceae, or Fabid, family, this plant is a member of the Rosid clade within the Eudicotyledonous Angiosperms, which also includes many other economically and ecologically significant species. 3. Botanical Characteristics: The illustration reveals the intricate details of Glycyrrhiza glabra's various morphological features. Its alternate, palmately compound leaves are adorned with numerous leaflets, each with a serrated margin. The plant bears distinctive, pink-purple, pea-like flowers, which are arranged in racemes. The flowers consist of a standard petal, two wings, and two keel petals, typical of the Fabales order. 4. Edible and Medicinal Uses: Glycyrrhiza glabra is renowned for its edible and medicinal properties. The root of the plant is the primary source of liquorice, a popular sweetener and flavoring agent used in various food and beverage industries. Additionally, it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 5. Natural History and Significance: The botanical illustration of Glycyrrhiza glabra is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom. This drawing not only highlights the plant's aesthetic appeal but also serves as an essential record of its morphology for scientific research and conservation efforts. The Natural History Museum's Botany Library Plate Collection preserves such invaluable information, contributing significantly to the advancement of botanical knowledge.
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