Illicium verum

RHS Plant Profile
Chinese anise

Other common names

star anise

Botanical Details

Family
Schisandraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
licium are evergreen shrubs or small trees with entire, leathery leaves. Both leaves and bark may be aromatic. The many-petalled flowers are borne in the leaf axils, usually singly, followed by star-shaped fruits
Name Status
Correct