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Illicium verum

Chinese anise

Other common names
star anise
Botanical details
Family
Schisandraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Illicium

Genus description

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

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