Illicium verum, also known as Illicium verum, Fennel and Illicium verum, is the fruit of Illicium verum, which is named after eight buds radiate outward in a star shape when the fruit matures. Excellent Illicium verum seeds are neat and complete, brownish red and shiny, with large and full flowers, big cracks on the pod edge, and bright seeds can be seen in the pod. Grasping star anise has a tingling feeling and a strong fragrance. Generally there are 8 pods, 7 pods and 9 pods. The fruit is big and fat, with straight corners, full seeds, bright color and fragrant smell.