"Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. A spice commonly called star anise, staranise, star anise seed, Chinese star anise, or badiam that closely" ... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Illicium verum
Higher classification: Illicium
Rank: Species
Did you know: "Star anise is a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder, Vietnamese pho noodle soup, and in Indian garam masala spice mixtures." thedailytea.com
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