Anis bush
Tagetes multiflora
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 20 cm high. The stems are thin. The leaves are divided. The flowers are yellow. It has the smell of anis.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows from 500-3,000 m altitude. It grows in very dry areas with a rainfall below 100 mm per year. It grows in full sun. In Argentina it grows between 1,000-4,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate some frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Allpa anis, Allpa tsintsu, Ashna yuyu, Haya sitzo, Seyko, Sincho, Suycito, Suycu, Suyko