Glycyrrhiza sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Glycyrrhiza sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Foeniculum: Glycyrrhiza has bristly legume pods; Foeniculum has smooth ridged seeds and anise smell.; vs Astragalus: Glycyrrhiza leaflets 6-10mm wide; Astragalus leaflets narrower, typically under 5mm.; vs Juglans: Glycyrrhiza is herbaceous with bristly pods; Juglans is woody tree with nuts.; vs Psorothamnus: Glycyrrhiza lacks gland-dots and has broad leaflets; Psorothamnus has gland-dotted narrow leaflets.; vs Marina: Glycyrrhiza has broad 6-10mm leaflets; Marina has tiny narrow leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glycyrrhiza sp. native to California?
No. Glycyrrhiza sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Glycyrrhiza sp. belong to?
Glycyrrhiza sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Glycyrrhiza.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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