Illicium
Synonyms
Anise, Star
Anises, Star
Illicium anisatum
Illicium anisatums
Illicium verum
Illicium verums
Illiciums
Star Anise
Star Anises
anisatums, Illicium
verums, Illicium
A plant genus of the family Illiciaceae, order Illiciales, subclass Magnoliidae, class Magnoliopsida. They have evergreen, aromatic leaves and bisexual flowers. The female portion of the flower consists of 7 to 15 carpels.