A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Star anise
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a star-shaped fruit of an Asian plant, used as a spice in Asian cooking:
Star anise meaning & definition 1 of Star anise.
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small shrubby tree of Japan and Taiwan; flowers are not fragrant
Star anise meaning & definition 2 of Star anise.
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anise-scented star-shaped fruit or seed used in Asian cooking and medicine
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Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. A spice commonly called star anise, staranise, star anise seed, star aniseed, star of anise, Chinese star anise, or badian that closely resembles anise in flavor is obtained from the star-shaped pericarps of the fruit of I. verum which are harvested just before ripening. Star anise oil is a highly fragrant oil used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. Until 2012, when they switched to using a bacterial source, Roche Pharmaceuticals used up to 90% of the worlds annual star anise crop to produce shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
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Star anise is a star-shaped, dark brown fruit of Chinese origin, extensively used worldwide for its culinary and medicinal properties. Named for its star-like appearance, it contains seeds that bear a strong licorice flavor. Star anise is often used in cooking, particularly in flavoring stews, soups, and baking for its sweet, aromatic note. Its also a primary ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and Vietnamese pho. It contains shikimic acid, a compound used for creating the antiviral medication Tamiflu.
Star anise meaning & definition 5 of Star anise.
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small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative
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A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.
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