Illicium Verum Collection

Star anise, X-ray

Aromatic Badiane Beauty in Nature Botany Brown
Currant, Redcurrant, Ribes rubrum, Top view of a mass off strings of bright red currants

Illicium verum (Star anise), dried pods and ground star anise in ceramic bowls

Star anises

Vanilla planifolia, dried Vanilla pods, citrus aurantiifolia, whole dried Limes, Illicium verum, whole Star Anise pods and seeds, close up

Botany, Trees, Schisandraceae, Star anise Illicium verum, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Schisandraceae - Star anise (Illicium verum), illustration

Illicium verum, Star Anise, whole pods and seeds, wooden scoop

Star anise, SEM
Star anise. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the centre of a dried star anise fruit. This spice is derived from the dried fruits of the Illicium verum tree

Star anise fruits for sale
Star anise fruits (Illicium verum) on sale at a market. The star-shaped fruit of this plant are harvested, dried, and used as a spice in cooking

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Discover the captivating world of Illicium verum, also known as Star Anise. This aromatic spice, native to China and Vietnam, is a member of the Schisandraceae family and is known for its distinctive eight-pointed star shape and anise-like flavor. Star Anise is often used in cooking, particularly in Asian cuisine, and adds a unique depth to dishes. In botany, the tree from which Star Anise comes is an evergreen, growing up to 15 meters tall. Its small, white flowers bloom in the summer, followed by the development of the star-shaped fruits. A closer look at Star Anise through SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) reveals the intricate texture of its surface, resembling a brown, lace-like structure. Star Anise is sometimes confused with aniseed, but they are not the same. While aniseed comes from the Pimpinella anisum plant, Star Anise is derived from Illicium verum. Star Anise is also used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy for its calming properties. Its aroma, reminiscent of licorice and anise, is often described as warm and sweet. Enjoy the beauty of nature through the Brown Botany illustration of Star Anise, or purchase whole pods and seeds for your culinary creations. Star Anise is often used in combination with other spices, such as dried Vanilla pods, citrus aurantiifolia (lime), and other botanical delights.