wild licorice

American licorice

Height: 1 - 4 feet

Flower Color: White, cream, or pale yellowish-white 

Leaves: Alternate, odd-pinnately compound (resembles vetch)

Habitat: Moist, sandy areas (ditch banks, meadows, riparian corridors)

Growing Season: May through August

Best Time to Treat: Late summer to fall 

• Perennial
• Spreads rapidly via rhizomes
• Spiny seed pods attach to fur and clothing, aiding dispersal