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Full Definition of STAR ANISE. : the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking.
Plant Description: Anise is an annual herb from the family of Umbelliferae, the family of plants like carrot, fennel and parsnip. It has light green colored leafs and small white flowers.The plant requires a warm climate with a long frost-free period. NB: Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) is a plant native to China whichâs seeds are also widely used in traditional medicine, and cooking.Star anise has very similar ingredients and medicinal properties as Anise. Both plants should not be confused with the poisonous Japanese star anise (Illicium lanceolatum).s an infusion: First one or two teaspoons of anise seeds should be crushed to release the volatile oils then the crushed seeds should stand for five to ten minutes in one cup of boiling water. Many herbalists recommend one cup three times daily.