Illicium floridanum Aniseed tree (Illiciaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Illicium floridanum
Aniseed tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Illicium floridanum plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida to Louisiana. It is a member of the Illiciaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aniseed tree.

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Latin Name:  Illicium floridanum
Common Name:  Aniseed tree
Family:  Illiciaceae
Author:  Ellis.

Known Hazards:  Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, at least one other member of the genus has a fruit that is poisonous in quantity[19, 177].

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Lowland wet areas, often in sandy soils along streams, swamps and at the head of bays[229], in light woodland and thickets[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light, moist well-drained loam and a sheltered position[1, 11] Prefers a humus-rich lime-free soil[182, 200]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[200]. This species is not very cold-hardy, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, only succeeding outdoors in the mildest areas of Britain[1, 11, 166]. A slow-growing tree[229], the whole plant is very aromatic[182]. The bruised leaves have a strong scent of aniseed, whilst the flowers have a powerful spicy odour[245].

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