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Anise
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Anise, also called aniseed, is a flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. Its botanical name is Pimpinella anisum. Its seeds have a licorice-like flavor similar to star anise, fennel, and tarragon, and the plant has long been cultivated around the Mediterranean for culinary and beverage uses.
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