1、 Shape discrimination

Illicium verum is a perennial herb, with a height of about 70 cm and a diameter of about 1.2 cm. The plant is relatively thin. At the beginning, light yellow soft hairs are densely distributed, and then the hairs fall off

2、 Leaf discrimination

The leaves are arranged in a rosette shape and present a kidney shape. They are about 9 to 13 cm long and 11 to 22 cm wide. The texture is relatively thick. The upper color is green and the lower color is light green. They have a long handle, about 15 to 25 cm long

3、 Flower discrimination

Its flowers are bright yellow in color. Its tongue is oblong or spoon shaped oblong, with a length of about 15 to 22 mm and a width of about 3 to 4 mm. It is arranged into corymbose inflorescences. There are 12 to 14 involucral bracts, distributed in two layers, which are oblong, the upper end becomes sharp gradually, and small hairs are distributed on the back. The flowering and fruiting period is from August to march of the second year