Family: |
Illiciaceae /
Shikimika |
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Notes For Reference:- |
Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Illicium:
Illicium anisatum
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Shikimi |
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Illicium anisatum / Shikimi シキミ |
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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. |
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