Star Anise

Star Anise

Star Anise Illicium verum is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 18 metres tall. It has dark green shiny leaves, yellow flowers and star-shaped fruits with glossy brown seeds. All parts of the plant are aromatic and the seeds and pods, which you can see in this picture, are used to make a cooking spice. An aromatic oil obtained from leaves and fruits is used as a flavouring and in medicines. [CH] {EN}