Here's what you need to know about growing your own. Growing habits of anise Paul LeBlanc, owner of Bloomist, says, 'Often confused with star anise - a spice from an entirely different plant but ...

You might think that anise seed comes from the same plant as star anise, but it’s from an entirely different plant called Pimpinella anisum. Star anise has a similar licorice-like flavor as star ...

The flavonoid anethole and terpene linalool in star anise may help stop fungal growth, making it useful for both human and plant infections. Anethole may support carbohydrate metabolism and help ...