Illicium parviflorum
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| Species: | I. parviflorum
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Yellow anise is an aromatic evergreen tree or shrub common to the southeastern United States, especially around the states of Florida and Georgia. It is in the same genus as the star anise - Illicium verum, which is commonly used and sold as a spice.[1] Illicium P. tends to grow in moist climates such as around the springs of the Ocala National Forrest.
Uses
The yellow anise is commonly seen as a garden shrub in the southeastern United States because of the low maintenance required.
Although star anise is used commonly for culinary reasons, yellow anise is considered to be toxic and thus no part of the plant should be consumed.
Aromaticity
The leaf of Illicium verum contains up to 90% safrole, which is mostly responsible for the plant's pleasant aromatic odor of licorice and mint. Minor contributors to its aromaticity include linalool and methyleugenol.[2]