Star of Anise

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Star anise is used for extraction of shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

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Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Photo credit: © Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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