Illicium mexicanum
Mexican Anise
Evergreen, Shrubs, Decorative fruit or berries
ILLICIUMLittle-used but attractive clan of shrubs or small trees noted for thick, leathery, glossy leaves (anise scented when crushed) and spring flowers with many petal-like segments reminiscent of small magnolia blossoms. Fruits that follow are small, one-sided pods arranged in a ring.Though related to the star anise (I. verum) of Chinese cookery, these species are inedible. All like rich soil with abundant organic material. Big, bold foliagegives the impression of rhododendrons. Seldom need pruning.
Illicium mexicanumNative to northernMexico. To 4 ft. tall andwide. Narrowly oval, pointed leaves are medium green with red stems. Reddish pink flowers, to 2 in. across, are produced mainly in spring, with some repeat bloom through summer.
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