Glycyrrhiza (Noun)
Meaning
Sticky perennial Eurasian herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Glycyrrhiza plants are known for their healing and therapeutic properties.
- The botanical name for licorice root is Glycyrrhiza, which comes from ancient Greek words.
- In traditional medicine, some species of Glycyrrhiza have been used for centuries.
- The sweet flavor of foods can sometimes be attributed to ingredients derived from Glycyrrhiza.
- Some perennial herbs like Glycyrrhiza are invasive in certain parts of the world.