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essential oil “oil of anise.” Historically I. verum was the most
important source of anise oil in the U.S., but today, most anise
oil in the U.S. comes from the ripe seeds of P. anisum. Illicium
verum should not be confused with I. anisatum L. (syn. I.
religiosum Siebold & Zucc.), as I. anisatum is poisonous, yet is
known by some of the same common names as I. verum and is listed as
a spice in some references. The poisonous I. anisatum, of Japan and
Korea also is a popular landscape plant in warm regions and is
somewhat similir to other Illicium spp., especially I. parviflorum
Michaux ex Vent. of central Florida, which is not considered
edible.
NATURAL RANGE: Southeastern China to northeastern Vietnam
REFERENCES: Bailey Hortorium 1976, Hopkins 1972, IBGE 1980, Kermath
(notes), Mabberley 1987, Morton 1976a, Small 1996
Impatiens capensis Meerb. [syn. I. biflora Walter]
FAMILY: Balsaminaceae (balsam)
ENGLISH: jewelweed, orange balsam, snapweed, spotted touch-me-not
USES/NOTES: Shoots and young stems can be eaten cooked, but only in
moderation and generally with other vegetables, as they may be
purgative like the rest of the plant. Also, contains the compound
lawsone, reported to effectively treat poison ivy, nettles, and
other poisonous plants.
NATURAL RANGE: Eastern and central North America from southern Canada
to Florida and Oklahoma
REFERENCES: Duke 1997, Gibbons 1966, Harris 1972, Mabberley 1987,
Peterson 1977, Tomikel 1986
Impatiens pallida Nutt.
FAMILY: Balsaminaceae (balsam)
ENGLISH: jewelweed, pale jewelweed, pale touch-me-not
USES/NOTES: Young shoots can be eaten cooked after a couple water
changes. Also, contains the compound lawsone, reported to
effectively treat poison ivy, nettles, and other poisonous plants.
NATURAL RANGE: Southern Canada to Georgia and Kansas
REFERENCES: Crowhurst 1972, Fernald 1950, Gibbons and Tucker 1979,
Peterson 1977
Inga adenophylla Pittier
FAMILY: Fabaceae or Leguminosae subfam. Mimosoideae (bean or pea)
USES/NOTES: Fruit pulp is edible.
NATURAL RANGE: Amazonia
REFERENCES: Boom 1989, Macbride 1943
Inga affinis DC.
FAMILY: Fabaceae or Leguminosae subfam. Mimosoideae (bean or pea)
PORTUGUESE: ingá
USES/NOTES: Fruit pulp is edible.
NATURAL RANGE: Northern Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru
REFERENCES: Bailey Hortorium 1976, Sousa 1993
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