Illicium verum is also called fennel, anise, anise and anise. Illicium verum is a kind of plant belonging to Illicium of Illicium, and its dried fruit of the same name is one of the seasonings for Chinese food and cooking in Southeast Asia. It smells fragrant and sweet, and can be used whole or ground.

Characteristics of Illicium verum

The angle petal of octagonal is semi-oval, with a certain thickness, the back is oblique arc, and there is a central pedicle. The middle of each horn flap on the front is split, and the seeds inside can be seen. When the split is large, the seeds fall off, and the right middle is the round pedicle umbilical cord. The tip of each horn lobe is blunt and not sharp, with a small curved sharp corner.

Illicium verum has the unique natural spicy flavor of spices, and it smells fragrant and pleasant, refreshing. Take an octagonal petal, bite it and taste it. At first, it gives people a prickly feeling, similar to a sour feeling, and the aftertaste has a faint sweetness.