Illicium floridanum var. album George Forrest the costly essence at the

the costly essence at the heart of classic perfumery

showier plant St

plant in a spot sheltered from north and northwest winds

often twisting form

a windbreak

Illicium floridanum var. album George Forrest the costly essence at theIllicium floridanum var. album is the uncommon white flowered form of the Florida anise, all the beauty and aromatic foliage of the species, with starry spring flowers of clean white in place of the usual deep maroon. Against the glossy, dark green, anise scented leaves, the pale, many petaled stars seem to float, lighting up a shady corner where the darker form would simply recede. A choice and seldom seen selection, the white Florida anise is a