Anise root
Annesorhiza macrocarpa

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A carrot like herb. The leaves and flowers appear at different times of the year. The leaves are divided several times with deep lobes in opposite pairs. The fruit are rounded. It has several fleshy roots. They have an anise like flavour.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in sandy places

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten roasted in the ashes. They are also boiled in milk. They can be stewed with meat.

Edible parts

Root, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anyswortel

Synonyms

Annesorhiza spuria Eckl. & Zeyh.; Oenanthe macrocarpa D. Dietr.; Oenanthe spuria D. Dietr.;