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Achiote

Bixa orellana

Photo by Alan Cajes
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Field Notes

Description:

Shrub or small tree best known as the source of annatto, a natural orange-red condiment (also called "achiote" or "bijol") obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Upland garden

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Bixa orellana

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