Purple anise, Florida star anise
Illicium floridanum
Family: Schisandraceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The flowers are red. The seed pods are star shaped.
Also put in the family Illiciaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe, Mexico, North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Toxic, fruit - spice, seeds - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aniseed tree
Synonyms
Illicium mexicanum A. C. Sm.;