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Illicium verumIllicium verum

Star Anise, Staranise Tree

We obtain our seed from a reliable Chinese supplier. Due to the similarity of this plant with the poisonous Illicium anisatum we advise that customers confirm the identity of plants grown from our seed before consuming the fruit.

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0.34 lb

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Germination:

62%

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

6,774

Quantity:

0.34 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

8

Item ID:

1832165

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed

Discover the exotic and versatile spice, Illicium verum, commonly known as Star Anise, Anise Tree, or Chinese Star Anise. This medium-sized evergreen, native to Northeast Vietnam and South China, produces a star-shaped pericarp from its fruit that closely resembles the taste of anise. Harvested just before ripening, this spice bestows a sweet-savory flavor, combining notes of licorice, cinnamon, and clove.
Besides culinary use, the oil derived from Star Anise is equally beneficial. This fragrant oil is utilized in cooking, soaps, perfumery, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and skin creams. Remember, only Illicium verum's seed pods are certified for consumption. Other species may contain toxic properties and thus should be avoided.
Star Anise performs marvelously as a specimen or a hedge, or when planted along ponds and streams, fitting seamlessly into a naturalized or woodland garden, and is resistant to deer browsing.
Popular as an essential ingredient in Chinese Five-Spice powder and in the aromatic Vietnamese pho soup, it boasts large green leaves, attractive white flowers, and the trademark star-shaped fruit that changes color upon drying. Grow this captivating shrub at home, even in northern zones, by placing it in a large pot and allowing it to summer outside. However, remember to distinguish it from the relatively similar but toxic and inedible, poisonous Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum).

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