Illicium (Noun)
Meaning
Anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Illicium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Schisandraceae, commonly known as the anise trees or star anise trees.
- The sweet-scented leaves of the illicium plant made it a popular choice for gardening in ancient China.
- Walking through the forest, the travelers stumbled upon an illicium tree with vibrant green leaves and star-shaped flowers.
- The unique flavor of illicium-flavored tea became famous throughout the region for its medicinal properties.
- As an element of traditional medicine, the dried illicium seeds found extensive use among healers.