#anise_tree__anisetree  any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium
  supertype:  tree  a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
  member of:  genus_Illicium
  subtype:  purple_anise__Illicium_floridanum  small shrubby tree with purple flowers; found in wet soils of southeastern United States
  subtype:  Illicium_anisatum__star_anise  small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
  subtype:  star_anise__Chinese_anise__Illicium_verum  small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative

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