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Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos

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Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:38 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 2:58 p.m.
Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:54 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 4:38 p.m.
Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:54 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 4:39 p.m.
Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:54 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 4:39 p.m.
Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:38 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 2:58 p.m.
Wild Liquorice Wild Liquorice - Astragalus glycyphyllos dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 23 Jun 2026, 12:38 a.m. 21 Jun 2026, 2:58 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but local throughout much of England and the eastern half of Scotland; very rare elsewhere. Habitat includes: woodland edge, open scrub, rough grassland, hill pastures, railway banks, roadside verges etc. predominantly on calcareous soils. Flowers: June to August.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora

Wikipedia

iNaturalist

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