Multiple choice

Star anise is a spice that is commonly used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes and mouthwashes. It is obtained from the pericarp of

  1. Illicium parviflorum

  2. Illicium floridanum

  3. Illicium verum

  4. Illicium anisatum

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Star anise is obtained from the pericarp of the fruit of Illicium verum. Star anise oil is a highly fragrant oil and is used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes and skin creams.