Illicium

plant genus

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In Schisandraceae
The genus Illicium, with 42 species, was formerly placed in the now-defunct family Illiciaceae. It consists of shrubs and trees having evergreen, aromatic leaves and bisexual flowers, the inner petals of which grade gradually into stamens (male pollen-producing structures). The female portion of the flower consists of…
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