anise -
An umbelliferous plant Pimpinella anisum growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc. , for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. Has a licorice scent.
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Anise (Pimpinella anisum, also anís and aniseed) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. It is known for its flavor, which resembles liquorice, fennel and tarragon.