Glycyrrhiza glabra

Species category

Weed

Common name

cultivated licorice

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

D-shaped

Size

  • Length 2.7–3 mm
  • Width 2–2.5 mm
  • Thickness 1.7–1.9 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

Round hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
on a straight margin

Identification notes

Color varies from yellow to dark brown.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Fabaceae

Valid name

Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

 Glycyrrhiza glabra.  Seed color varies from yellow to dark brown.
Glycyrrhiza glabra. Seed color varies from yellow to dark brown.