Clausena anisum-olens

Botanical Description

Clausena anisum-olens is an aromatic, evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 15 metres tall, though usually much smaller[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. All parts of the plant emit a strong anise or anise-like smell when crushed[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. The plant is gathered from the wild and also occasionally cultivated for medicinal use and as a flavouring. It is sold in local markets[ 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ].