Wild Licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) Identification and Management in Pastures

Authors

Jacob Hadfield, Utah state UniversityFollow
Taun Beddes, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael Caron, Utah State UniversityFollow
Corey Ransom, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

2-20-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

Wild licorice, also known as American licorice, is a perennial legume native to North America, commonly found in the western United States. Wild licorice reproduces rapidly through seeds and rhizomes, leading to large infestations, particularly in pastures. The low preference of livestock for wild licorice results in overgrazing of other plant species, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage, further promoting the spread of wild licorice and contributing to pasture infestations. This fact sheet reviews the identification and management of wild licorice in pastures.

Recommended Citation

Hadfield, J., Beddes, T., Caron, M., & Ransom, C. (2025). Wild licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) identification and management in pastures [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.