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Annotto

Bixa orellana

Photo by PeterRowley
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Field Notes

Description:

The Annotto (achiote tree) is used widely as a condment, mostly colourings, due to the carotenoid pigment members (bixins) coating the seeds.

Habitat:

Found in the valley of the mountainous region of Puerto Princessa, Palawan

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2016

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