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Schisandraceae
Florida Star Anise
Illicium floridanum
Mystery and ancient lineage.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Genus
- Illicium
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub or small tree
- Height
- 2-5 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic, rich
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 7-10
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Despite its name, Florida star anise is toxic and should never be confused with culinary star anise.
- The dark red star-shaped flowers have a somewhat fishy or musty scent to attract fly pollinators.
- It belongs to one of the most primitive flowering plant families, dating back over 100 million years.
- The aromatic leaves release a strong anise-like scent when crushed.
- White-flowered and pink-flowered cultivars have been developed for ornamental use.
Color meanings
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Mystery
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Ancient heritage
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Hidden beauty