Description
Description: Not to be confused with star anise, Anise shares a similar flavor to licorice and fennel. Due to the similarities in their names and flavors, is often confused with star anise—an entirely different plant.
Anise is a flowering plant in the celery/parsley family that has been historically cultivated in Egypt and the Middle East for its medicinal properties. Today, it can be found in candies, drinks, and other dishes.
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Common names: Aniseed
Medicinal part: Seeds, oil
INCI Name: Pimpinella Anisum Seed
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