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| Identifying Characteristics | |
Size/Form: |
Anise is an evergreen that grows erect as a large shrub or a small tree about 6' to 20' in height. This species spreads 3' to 6' wide. |
Leaves: |
The leaves are leathery, smooth, and shiny, reaching 2" to 6" long and 1" to 2" wide. The elliptic leaves are a pale green on the underside and shiny dark green above. The elliptic leaves with a smooth margin have reddish-purple petioles. The leaves droop on the branches. Crushed leaves emit anise-like odor. |
Flowers: |
There are two species of anise that grow in Florida. The flowers of each species are what tell the two apart. I. floridanum has maroon flowers are about 1/2" in length 2" in diameter and have 25 strap-like petals. The drooping flowers project an unpleasant scent (considered to smell fishy) during March and April when the flowers are in bloom. I. parviflorum has smaller yellow flowers that reach about 0.5" to 0.75" in diameter. They bloom in the late Spring to early Summer. |
Fruit: |
Star-shaped, brown fruit has a 1" width. Enclosed in the fruit are many tiny, shiny seeds. The fruit is found late summer to early Fall, often following the blooming of the flowers. |
Habitat: |
Anise is commonly found is moist to wet locations. This species is shade tolerant. |
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