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Medicinal
The related species G. glabra,Liquorice, was one of the most widely known medicines in ancient history as documented in Assyrian tablets and Chinese herbals of 2000 BC .
DeSwiet, Michael. (2012). Liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra.
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Geographical distribution
- Asia-Temperate, China, China South-Central
Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis S.H.Cheng & L.K.Tai ex P.C.Li
Family: FABACEAEGenus: Glycyrrhiza
Species: yunnanensis S.H.Cheng & L.K.Tai ex P.C.Li
Common names: Yunnan licorice
Distribution summary: China
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: seed waiting to be sown or germinating in greenhouse or frame (seed)