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Star Anise
Botanical Name: Illicium verum and Family name Magnoliaceae
Star anise is the dried fruit of a small to medium evergreen tree. The tree bears fruit after about 6 years and can have a productive life of up to 100 years.
Each point of the star-shaped husk contains a shiny amber-coloured seed. Both the seed and husk are used for the ground spice.
Native Range: Southern China, Vietnam
Major Producers: China, Vietnam, India, Japan, Philippines
Caffeine: No
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