Some find wild licorice to be an acquired taste.
For me, the attraction was instantaneous.
The stuff is a grazer's delight.
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The plant in the picture is not "Wild Licorice" (aka "American licorice" or Glycyrrhiza lepidota) http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GLLE3.
The plant in the photo is definitely in the Family Apiaceae ("Parsley" family). Perhaps "Anise" (dogs like the smell) or anise-scented relative...
The difference (check links)
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/Anise_Licorice.htm
The licorice-like flavor is often used to enhance the flavor the candy called "licorice" which originally was made from the "Wild Licorice" plant.
http://www.organiccandy.com/ingredients_licorice.html
Posted by: PLMARTZ | 08/31/2010 at 01:56 PM