Liquorice
Glycyrrhiza foetida
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are about 18 Glycyrrhiza species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are chewed.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arq souss