Illicium anisatum is
an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2-5m in height with
alternate leaves in the shape of a 4-10cm long oblong. Axils bear
2-3cm-in-diameter yellow-white flowers. Fruit (aggregate fruit of
follicles) matures in September. The whole contains a poisonous
substance, especially the deadly poisonous fruit. Bloom time:
March-April. |