八角即八角茴香 ,又名大茴香 Illicium verum H ook.f.与野八角 Illicium sim onsii Maxim.均为木兰科植物 ,产于亚热带地区 ,在我国广泛分布于云南、海南、广西、贵州等省份。八角以干燥成熟果实入药 ,亦作为食用香料的。野八角又称神仙果 ,在产地有作为食用香料。近年来在全 Star anise is the star anise, also known as anemone Illicium verum Hook.f. and wild star anise sim onsii Maxim. Magnoliaceae plants are produced in the subtropical region, widely distributed in Yunnan, Hainan, Guangxi, Guizhou and other provinces. Star anise is made from dried and ripe fruits and used as a spice. Wild star anise also known as fairy fruit, as a flavoring in the production area. In recent years