Illicium anisatum
Japanese Star Anise
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Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Description
Chinese Anise should not be mistaken for the closely related species Star Anise (I. verum). Chinese Anise is known to be highly toxic, whereas Star Anise is a non-toxic spice widely used in teas.
Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Blooming
Unusual flowers with numerous strap shaped petals, cream to reddish purple, usually 1-2" across.
Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs with thick, glossy, aromatic leaves. Star shaped summer fruits turn from green to yellow to brown. 5 to 20' tall, depending on the species. While they will tolerate full sun, they do best out of direct sun.
Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Planting
Propagate by seeds or semi ripe cuttings in the summer.
Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Interesting facts
While the fruit of the Star Anise (I. verum) is used as a spice in Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisine, other species are toxic. The species I. anisatum is extremely toxic because it contains the poison sikimitoxin. The plants may be fragrant, and aromatic oils from some species are used in perfumes. In fact, its use in perfumes provides the genus' name, which is Latin for "allurement".
Japanese Star Anise (Illicium anisatum) - Soil and irrigation
Illicium prefer moist, rich, acidic soil. Useful in difficult wet and shady areas.
