Illicium parviflorum ~ Ocala Anise, Yellow Anise showy-flowers grandiflora roses

grandiflora roses

Songbirds eat the seeds and use the plant to nest

Tea of Bergamot leaves is said to aid the body in fighting infection and low fevers

Lemon Beebrush can be used in teas or jellies

Illicium parviflorum ~ Ocala Anise, Yellow Anise showy-flowers grandiflora rosesYellow Anise is a large dense upright native evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage that emerges soft yellow green and matures to olive green. The late spring flowers yellow green are insignificant but are followed by the non edible star shaped seed capsules that have a licorice scent DO NOT INGEST! The plant is not a substitute for the culinary spice and flavorings obtained from Illicium verum. Grows best in rich, moist well drained soils. Drought