Purple Anise (Illicium floridanum)

Purple Anise, also known as Stink-Bush, Florida Anisetree

The Illicium floridanum, also known as the Purple Anise, is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. Despite its anise-like fragrance, it is not related to the culinary anise. This fast-growing, low-maintenance plant is frequently utilized in landscaping but is hazardous to livestock.