The Christmas-related gift which is another name for the plant Sweet Cicely is the Christmass Tree or the Yule Tree. Sweet Cicely, also known as Myrrhis Odorata, is a plant native to Europe and Asia that has an anise-like flavor. It is often used in culinary dishes and as a medicinal herb. The plant's fern-like leaves and white flowers resemble the branches and needles of a tree, which likely led to its association with the Christmas holiday.