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Illicium henryi
Chinese anise tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Illicium henryi, also known by the common names Henry anise tree and Chinese anise tree[1] is a species in the genus Illicium in the family Schisandraceae.
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Description
Illicium henryi is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 1.8-7m in height at maturity. Its leaves are entire, and are a glossy dark green above and slightly paler beneath. When crushed, the leaves are highly scented.[1]
Range
Illicium henryi is native to China,[1] specifically the north-central, south-central, and southeast[2] or west.[3]
Etymology
Illicium is derived from Latin and means 'seductive'. The name is in reference to the plant's fragrance.[4]
Henryi is named for Augustine Henry (1857-1930), an Irish botanist who went on plant hunting expeditions to China, and who co-authored Trees of Great Britain and Ireland together with Henry John Elwes.[4]
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