Pimpinella anisum
Pimpinella Anisum
Pimpinella Anisum, also known as Anise, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.
Pronunciation
Pimpinella Anisum is pronounced as "pim-pin-ella a-ni-sum".
Etymology
The term "Pimpinella" is derived from the Latin word "pimpinella", which refers to the plant's small, black seeds. "Anisum" is derived from the Greek word "anison", meaning dill.
Description
Pimpinella Anisum is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 3 ft (0.9 m) tall. The leaves at the base of the plant are simple, 3⁄8–2 in (1–5 cm) long and shallowly lobed, while leaves higher on the stems are feathery pinnate, divided into numerous small leaflets. The flowers are white, approximately 1⁄8 inch (3 mm) in diameter, produced in dense umbels. The fruit is an oblong dry schizocarp, 1⁄8–1⁄4 in (3–6 mm) long, usually called "aniseed".
Uses
Anise is used as a flavoring agent in food and drink, especially in liqueurs and candies. It is also used in some soaps, perfumes, and creams. Medicinally, anise has been used for its carminative effect, which helps to prevent the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
Related Terms
- Apiaceae: The family of plants to which Pimpinella Anisum belongs.
- Aniseed: The fruit of the Pimpinella Anisum plant, often used as a flavoring agent.
- Carminative: A substance that prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pimpinella anisum
- Wikipedia's article - Pimpinella anisum
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