Anise plant is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. It is commonly used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. FENNEL (6 letters) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family, closely related to anise plant. OUZO (4 letters) is an anise-flavored Greek liqueur. Pernod (6 letters) is an anise-flavored French liqueur. HERB (4 letters) is a general term for any plant used for culinary, medicinal, or fragrant purposes. DILL (4 letters) is an HERB in the celery family, related to anise plant.