Deservedly popular among southern gardeners, Illicium are evergreen shrubs or small trees with leathery, glossy, aromatic leaves. Borne in the leaf axils, their unusual flowers are packed with numerous strap-shaped petals and can be enjoyed for 4-6 weeks in spring. More @Wikipedia
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