Perhaps the most familiar species is " Illicium verum ", from which comes the spice star anise.
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The only economically important product from this genus is the fruit of " Illicium verum ", or Chinese star anise, which is widely used as a spice for flavouring food and beverages.
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The most important tree grown in the province is the star anise ( " illicium verum ", Hooker ), an important spice; an evergreen tree which has aromatic " lanceolate " leaves.
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Cases of illness, including serious neurological effects such as seizures, that have been reported after using star anise tea may be a result of using this species instead of Chinese star anise ( " Illicium verum " ).