Esca vs. Illicium

Escanoun

(ichthyology) fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure

Escanoun

(phytopathology) a fungal disease of grape sometimes called black measles of grape

Illiciumnoun

(ichthyology) The modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

Illiciumnoun

A genus of Asiatic and American magnoliaceous trees, having star-shaped fruit; star anise. The fruit of Illicium anisatum is used as a spice in India, and its oil is largely used in Europe for flavoring cordials, being almost identical with true oil of anise.

Illiciumnoun

anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves

Illicium

Illicium is a genus of flowering plants treated as part of the family Schisandraceae, or alternately as the sole genus of the Illiciaceae. It has a disjunct distribution, with most species native to eastern Asia and several in parts of North America, including the southeastern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.