The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Lycine \Lyc"ine\, n. (Chem.)
   A weak base identical with betaine; -- so called because
   found in the boxthorn (Lycium barbarum). See Betaine.
   [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Betaine \Be"ta*ine\, n. [From beta, generic name of the beet.]
   (Chem.)
   A nitrogenous base, C5H11NO2, produced artificially, and
   also occurring naturally in beet-root molasses and its
   residues, from which it is extracted as a white crystalline
   substance; -- called also lycine and oxyneurine. It has a
   sweetish taste.
   [1913 Webster]