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Canadian Licorice-Root (Ligusticum canadense)

Canadian Licorice-Root (Ligusticum canadense) is a perennial herb native to eastern North America, known for its aromatic foliage and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates some shade but may flower less.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.2-0.4 cm

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Synonyms
Ferula canadensis L.
Ligusticum actaeifolium Michx.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyApiaceae
  • genusLigusticum
  • speciesLigusticum canadense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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