Illicium

Examples

• All

• The Illicium tree can grow up to 15 feet tall.

• The gardener planted several Illicium shrubs for their fragrant leaves and attractive flowers.

• The dried fruits of the Illicium tree are often used as a spice in Asian cuisine.

• Many people use Illicium leaves for their aromatic properties.

• The garden designer suggested using illicium to create a fragrant border around the pathway.

• In the botanical garden, we admired the illicium trees, which emitted a pleasant aroma when touched.

• Many gardeners appreciate illicium plants for their evergreen foliage and subtle fragrance.

Synonyms

G

genus Illicium

vsIllicium

• Specialized

9.9

A group of evergreen trees with aromatic leaves like star anise

includes both trees and shrubs and is native also to North America

Compounds

G

genus Illicium

• Specialized

9.9

A group of evergreen trees with aromatic leaves like star anise

I

Illicium anisatum

• Specialized

9.9

A small evergreen tree from Japan and Taiwan with star-shaped fruit that is poisonous if eaten

I

Illicium floridanum

• Specialized

9.9

A small bush that stays green all year and has purple flowers and a strong smell

I

Illicium verum

• Specialized

8.5

A small tree from China and Vietnam with star-shaped fruit that smell of anise and are used as a spice

Surface Forms

Etymology