star anise
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A small brown star-shaped, contains a pea-size seed in each of its eight segments. the flavor of its seeds is derived from anethol (the same oil that gives anise seed its pronounced flavor),. In Asian cuisines, star anise is a commonly used spice and tea flavoring. It's also widely used to flavor liqueurs and baked goods in Western cultures
Star anise is shaped like an eight-pointed star and contains seeds with an aniseed flavour, which comes from the spice's essential oil, anethole. It is used widely in Chinese cooking and is one of the five spices in Chinese five-spice powder.