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Star anise
Badian khatai · بادیان خطائی
Illicium verumSchisandraceae
A star-shaped dried fruit spice sold whole as badian khatai.
PLANTAE SPECIMENIllicium verum
dried fruit
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01Source plantStar aniseEvergreen subtropical tree
02Useful partsdried fruitIdentity before claims
03Current formswhole star-shaped fruitDerived from the present catalogue
04Products0 connectedLive price and availability below
GROW & CARE GUIDE
What star anise needs to grow
A practical orientation for Pakistan and Punjab conditions—not a replacement for verified cultivar, local extension or farm advice.
Season & setting
Perennial tree for a suitable subtropical site; establishment is best planned for mild weather, not peak heat.
How to start
Use a healthy named nursery plant, graft or cutting where varietal quality matters; seed may not come true to type.
Light
Full sun with space for the mature canopy.
Soil
Deep, well-drained soil; amend the planting area based on a soil test rather than making a small rich planting pocket.
Water
Water deeply during establishment, then adjust to species, soil and season; keep the trunk base free of standing water.
Harvest
Fruit, flowers, leaves or seed are harvested at species-specific maturity; young trees may need several seasons.
FIELD NOTE
Plan mature size, irrigation, pollination and pruning before planting. Protect young trunks and verify local cultivar suitability.
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Food-grade Chinese star anise must not be confused with toxic Japanese star anise. Supplier identity is essential.
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- Traditional use is not automatically scientific evidence.
- Food, cosmetic, garden and medicinal contexts are not interchangeable.
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