Star anise is the dried, star shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 8-15 meters and a diameter of 25 cm. The leaves are entire, 10-15 cm long, 2.5 – 5 cm broad, elliptic, flowers are solitary, white to red in colour. Fruits are star shaped, reddish brown consisting of 6-8 carpels arranged in a whorl. Each carpel is 10 mm long, boat shaped, hard and wrinkled containing a seed. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle. Samples = Available on Request We package our own labels as well as private-label. Product standards and customer specifications available on request. Order by phone +91(129) 4165899 or email us at info@sjmgroup.org. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. Download the complete product catalogue.