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Star Anise

Posted by karenz8 Zone 8 (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 17, 06 at 11:09

Does anyone know where I can find a Star anise plant (tree) or viable seed. I understand that the seed we purchase for culinary use cannot be used as it is harvested green or immature. I would really like to find either viable seed or a small plant (illicium verum). Thanks!


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RE: Star Anise

Try this nursery:

Camellia Forest Nursery
9701 Carrie Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone (919) 968-0504
http://www.camforest.com

Illicium verum, True Star Anise (zone 8?) - Star Anise is harvested from this tree which reaches 60 feet tall. This evergreen has fragrant white flowers and star shaped fruits used in Chinese cooking. Most of the world's supply of this has been used to produced Theraflu medicine. [60'T × 30'W] $12.00


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RE: Star Anise

A thousand thank you's!
They have the actual tree - not just seed!
As well as a few other items I was interested in.


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RE: Star Anise

any one have the seeds or a clipping for sale?


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RE: Star Anise

I am also looking for Illicium Verum plant if anyone has one please contact me.
Thanks.
Jenlee_49@yahoo.com


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RE: Star Anise

don't know what part of the country you are in, but Mike at bender's grove broward country Florida has it. Google it.


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