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Anise Tree
Illicium simonsii
Field notes
Illicium simonsii, commonly known as Simon's anise tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Schisandraceae. It is a shrub or tree with leathery leaves, and pale yellow to white tepals. The leaves, flowers and fruit are toxic. The species is native to India, China, and Myanmar.
Illicium simonsii was described in 1888, and is listed as of Least Concern by the IUCN.
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