About Ligusticum canadense (L.) Britton
Ligusticum canadense (L.) Britton, commonly called American lovage, boar hog root, and Canadian licorice-root, is a member of the Apiaceae (carrot) family. This species is native to the eastern United States, where it occurs primarily in the states of Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Despite its scientific and common names referencing Canada, the northern edge of this plant’s range is hundreds of miles south of the Canadian border. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.
