anise tree

1. Any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium (synset 111729127)
   is a type of: tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
   subtypes:

   • illicium floridanum, purple anise - small shrubby tree with purple flowers; found in wet soils of southeastern United States
   • illicium anisatum, star anise - small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
   • chinese anise, illicium verum, star anise - small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
   belongs to: genus illicium, illicium - anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves

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