Anise
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This article is about the Pimpinella species (not to be confused with star anise, Illicium verum, or with Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum).
Not to be confused with Anice or Anis (disambiguation).
Anise (/ˈænɪs/;[2] Pimpinella anisum), also called aniseed or rarely anix,[3] is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae[4] native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.[5]
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Pimpinella |
Species: | P. anisum |
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Pimpinella anisum | |
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The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise,[3] fennel, licorice, and tarragon. It is widely cultivated and used to flavor food, candy, and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Mediterranean.