Star anise, star aniseed, or Chinese star anise is a spice that tastes like anise. It is obtained from the star-shaped pericarp of Illicium verum, a medium-sized native evergreen tree of northeast Vietnam and southwest China. The star shaped fruits are harvested just before ripening.
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1st Nov 2013 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Biology, Health and Social Care, Science
Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
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