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Star anise

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star anise Chinese anise Illicium verum

Definition: small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative

star anise Illicium anisatum

Definition: small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant

Chinese anise star anise star aniseed

Definition: anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine

Definition: A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

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