The Palatable Scent of the Lowly Anaea-taea

Of course you don't know what it is. Anaea-taea, my old neighbor called it. A seasonal plant thriving along the banks of nameless creek passing my place, I discovered it accidentally one Sunday afternoon while exploring my orchard. I stepped on it and it defused a sweet palatable scent akin to the aroma of star anise and some other menthol herbs. To my amusement and curiosity, I collected a handful, washed them and courageously diced and sprinkled them on a pansit. Wow, my wife loved it!