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Illiciaceae
Illiciaceae A family, related to the Winteraceae, that consists of 1 genus, Illicium, of shrubs and small trees in which the leaves are simple, sometimes occurring in pseudo-whorls. The flowers are regular, with numerous spiral parts. The fruit consists of spreading follicles. There are 42 species, occurring in South-east Asia, N. America, and the W. Indies.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Illiciaceae." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Illiciaceae." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Illiciaceae.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Illiciaceae." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-Illiciaceae.html |
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anise, star
anise, star A spice, the seeds of Illicium verum, widely used in Chinese cooking. Distinct from aniseed.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "anise, star." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "anise, star." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-anisestar.html DAVID A. BENDER. "anise, star." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-anisestar.html |
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star anise
star anise see under anise . |
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"star anise." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "star anise." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-staranis.html "star anise." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-staranis.html |
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star anise
star anise See anise, star.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "star anise." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "star anise." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-staranise.html DAVID A. BENDER. "star anise." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-staranise.html |
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