Spice Star Anise

Botanical Name:

Illicium verum

Alternative Names:

badian, Chinese star anise, star anise seed, star aniseed, star of anise

Culinary Form:

dried seeds, powder

Plant Parts Used:

seeds

Origin Country:

South China, northeast Vietnam

Producer Countries:

China, India, Vietnam, Laos

Wikipedia URL:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illicium_verum