Star anise (Illicium verum) is a distinct, star-shaped, reddish-brown dried fruit from an Asian evergreen tree, featuring 6–10 hard, boat-shaped pods arranged around a center. It has a strong, sweet licorice flavor, primarily due to anethole, making it a key component in Chinese five-spice powder and a frequent addition to slow-cooked soups, stews, and teas.

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