WEBMar 16, 2021 · Chinese licorice (or liquorice) root is the rhizome (the underground stem) of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, which is native to Asia, Turkey, and Greece. The dried roots of the plant resemble small twigs with a woody brown exterior and pale yellowish interior. The flavor of liquorice root is strong and complex; it is bittersweet, warm, and ...