: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
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This vibrant margarita is a vessel for spring herbs like lemon balm, anise hyssop, mint, and lemon verbena.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 July 2026
Basil’s unique anise flavor gives pizza, pasta sauces, salads, and even drinks a distinct fresh taste.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Just be sure to stop pruning by mid-summer, because late pruning makes anise hyssop more vulnerable to cold damage in the fall.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
The rum is flavored with spices like cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, and allspice, which are sourced from the nearby North Truro Atlantic Spice Company.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 July 2026
Basil’s unique anise flavor gives pizza, pasta sauces, salads, and even drinks a distinct fresh taste.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Just be sure to stop pruning by mid-summer, because late pruning makes anise hyssop more vulnerable to cold damage in the fall.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
The rum is flavored with spices like cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, and allspice, which are sourced from the nearby North Truro Atlantic Spice Company.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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