Illicium verum Ba Jiao Hui Xian (Illiciaceae) Evergreen tree

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Illicium verum
Ba Jiao Hui Xian
Evergreen tree
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The Illicium verum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Vietnam. It is a member of the Illiciaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ba Jiao Hui Xian.

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Latin Name:  Illicium verum
Common Name:  Ba Jiao Hui Xian
Family:  Illiciaceae
Author:  Hook.

Known Hazards:  The fruit is poisonous in quantity[19, 177].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Light woodland and thickets[200].

Edible Uses: The fruit is used as a flavouring in curries, teas and pickles[2, 132, 177, 238]. It is an ingredient of 'five spice powder', used in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine[238]. The fruit is also chewed after meals in order to sweeten the breath[4]. Caution is advised because it is said to be poisonous in quantity[19, 177]. The essential oil is used to flavour liqueurs, soft drinks and bakery products[238].

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