Six to eight are normal, too many are not octagons.

Introduction:

Illicium verum (aniseed) is the fruit of Illicium verum, which is named after its fruit has eight horns. Also known as star anise and anise, it is a seasoning. The petal angle is neat, generally 8 angles, the petal is pure and thick, the sharp angle is straight, and the pedicle is bent upward.

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how many angles does an octagon have? Why is it called octagonal? Baidu knows [reference time 217-12-22]