ILLICIUM
\ɪlˈɪsi͡əm], \ɪlˈɪsiəm], \ɪ_l_ˈɪ_s_iə_m]\
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A plant genus of the family Illiciaceae, order Illiciales, subclass Magnoliidae, class Magnoliopsida. They have evergreen, aromatic leaves and bisexual flowers. The female portion of the flower consists of 7 to 15 carpels.
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A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of anisatum is used as a spice in India, and its oil is largely used in Europe for flavoring cordials, being almost identical with true oil of anise.
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