illicium verum

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Definition

Noun 1. A small evergreen tree (Illicium verum) native to East Asia: A tree belonging to the family Schisandraceae, primarily cultivated in southern China and Vietnam. 2. The star-shaped fruit of this tree, used as a spice: The dried, star-shaped pericarp of the fruit, known as star anise, valued for its strong anise-like flavor and aroma. It is used extensively in cooking and in traditional medicine.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to the tree):
    • The Illicium verum is cultivated extensively in Guangxi province.
    • Farmers harvest the fruit from the Illicium verum.
  • Noun (referring to the spice):
    • A pod of Illicium verum is often added to pho broth.
    • The recipe calls for one piece of Illicium verum.
    • The essential oil is derived from Illicium verum.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and pharmacological contexts: The term Illicium verum is used precisely to distinguish the edible species from other, often toxic, species in the genus (e.g., , Japanese star anise).
    • The study confirmed the sample was Illicium verum, not its toxic relative.
Variants and Related Words
  • Star anise: The common name for the spice obtained from .
  • Chinese star anise: Another common name specifying its primary origin.
  • Badian: An alternate name used in some regions.
  • Illicium: The genus name for all anise trees.
Synonyms
  • Star anise
  • Chinese star anise
  • Badian
Notes on Meaning

The term Illicium verum has two primary, closely related meanings: 1. It refers to the plant species itself, the tree. 2. It refers to the dried spice product harvested from that tree. The context usually makes it clear which is intended. In culinary and most commercial contexts, it is synonymous with the spice "star anise."

Noun
  1. small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative

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