👉 Purple anise is a type of herbaceous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Southeast Asia and parts of India, China, and Vietnam. It grows up to 1 meter tall with dark green leaves that are covered in white hairs. The flowers bloom in June and July, often appearing in clusters of several dozen pink or purple flowers. This plant is known for its strong anise-like fragrance and is used in cooking, medicine, and as a flavoring agent in culinary dishes
