The root has a distinct licorice-like scent, giving this plant its common name. The fragrance is strongest when the root is crushed.
Indigenous people and early settlers used the roots as a spice, flavoring, and herbal remedy, particularly for colds and digestive issues.
Has a deep root system, making it drought-tolerant once established but difficult to transplant.
The root has a distinct licorice-like scent, giving this plant its common name. The fragrance is strongest when the root is crushed.
Indigenous people and early settlers used the roots as a spice, flavoring, and herbal remedy, particularly for colds and digestive issues.
Has a deep root system, making it drought-tolerant once established but difficult to transplant.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: moist to mesic deciduous woodlands and gentle slopes of wooded ravines, where a variety of deciduous trees are dominant
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: dappled sunlight to moderate shade
Soil: rich loamy soil with decaying organic matter
