Definition: 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.
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Other names verums, Illicium; verum, Illicium; anisatums, Illicium; anisatum, Illicium; Star Anises; Illiciums; Illicium verums; Illicium anisatums; Anises, Star; Illicium verum; Illicium anisatum; Star Anise; Anise, Star