The Himalayan star anise is a key source of livelihood for India’s Indigenous Monpa community. But the tree that bears the star anise fruit has greatly declined in number after decades of ...

Star anise water, a brewing trend, provides numerous health benefits such as improving immunity, aiding digestion, promoting weight loss, enhancing skin health, and improving respiratory function.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH — India. Over 60% of star anise trees have vanished from the region in just 84 years, pushing this valuable spice toward endangerment and leaving the Indigenous Monpa community ...

BEILIU, China -- For the past three decades, Qin Chenghao has lived the life of an ordinary farmer. He has tended to the trees covering the mountains that rise from the musty soil of southern China, ...

This anise tree cultivar is notable for its red flowers and rounded shape. Red flowers have about 20 strap-like petals. Flowers are 1.5-2" (3.8-5 cm) across and last 5-10 days. Foliage Characteristics ...