Magnoliaceous: alternatives and connections

Belonging to, or resembling, a family, or order, of plants of which the cashew tree is the type, and the species of sumac are well kno…

A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor.

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it.

A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds.

Of or derived from anise; as, anisic acid; anisic alcohol.

Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees.

An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star anise.

A spheroidal body growing from a plant either above or below the ground (usually below), which is strictly a bud, consisting of a clus…

A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel (Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a bitterish, warm tast…

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the family of plants of which the oak and the chestnut are examples, -- trees bearing a smooth, soli…

The soft, spongy wood of a species of Magnolia (M. Umbrella).

A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of Illicium anisatum is used as a…

Belonging to a natural order of plants (Labiatae), of which the mint, sage, and catnip are examples. They are mostly aromatic herbs.

Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including the laure…

A genus of trees including, according to modern authors, only the true laurel (Laurus nobilis), and the larger L. Canariensis of Madei…

Of or pertaining to a natural order of which the lily, tulip, and hyacinth are well-known examples.

A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, tuliplike flowers; tulip tree…

any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms