Pimpinella anisum Net volumes and weights: 50ml/42g/1.48oz Called anise or green anise, this condiment plant is harvested in autumn for its leaves as for these seeds. Originally from the Mediterranean basin, it is found naturally in Mediterranean cuisine, oriental cuisine and the Balkans. The seeds are used in cooking, baking or for making liqueurs and aniseed drinks such as anisette, Greek ouzo, our national pastis, Pontarlier or absinthe. Visually, anise seeds are often confused with cumin but they have a small tail. Find our recipes and tips for use on our site.