Wild liquorice is a perennial herb found in the United States, which has a unique flavor similar to the sweet taste of liquorice. The plant is also known as Glycyrrhiza lepidota, and it is a member of the legume family. Wild liquorice has several synonyms, including American liquorice, wild licorice root, and prairie liquorice. Other synonyms for the plant include wild sweetweed, wild licorice, prairie licorice, and wild licorice root. Additionally, some regional names for wild liquorice include Indian licorice, canyon liquorice, and mountain liquorice. The plant has been used traditionally in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator properties.