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Purple Anise
Illicium floridanum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Florida anise, Florida anisetree
Honeybees visit Purple Anise flowers for nectar and pollen, though flies are the primary pollinators drawn by the pungent floral scent. Peak bloom occurs in spring, providing limited early-season forage in woodland understories. This evergreen shrub requires moist, acidic soils and shade, with occasional pruning to shape and protection from deer browsing.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |