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anisetree

Scientific Name: Illicium

Family: Illiciaceae

Category: Dicot

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Illicium floridanum: Florida Anise Tree

The Illicium floridanum, commonly known as Florida Anise Tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its attractive foliage and unique flowers.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • Leaves of anise tree are generally 2 to 4 inches long.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Illicium floridanum
  • Common Name: Florida Anise Tree, Anise-tree, Purple Anise, Anise Tree
  • Family: Illiciaceae (Illicium)
  • Genus: Illicium
  • Synonyms: Aniseed-tree, Red-flowered Illicium

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to wet soils from Florida to Louisiana.
  • Found in moist, shady ravines.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A bushy evergreen large shrub to small tree, reaching around 15 feet.
  • Much-branched, upright broadleaf evergreen shrub, 6-10 ft. high, with a compact outline.
  • Forms a loose cone shape if left untrimmed.
  • Leaves are olive green and lance-shaped.
  • Reddish-purple, starry, two-inch flowers. White star-shaped flowers are possible, too.
  • Many slender branches.

Cultivars

  • 'Pink Frost': A vigorous shrub with variegated white and green foliage.
  • 'Florida Sunshine': A small anise tree cultivar with bright foliage.
  • 'Woodland Ruby': Hybrid Anise Tree