Common Name
Wild annatto
Family
BIXACEAE
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Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Achiote silvestre
- Grows well on forest edges and nearby creeks.
- Traditionally an orange paste with carotenoids to dye and food coloring is processed from the seeds.
- Buzz pollinatred by bees.
- Potential ornamental plant for outdoor gardens andecological restoration. PROPAGATION: Seeds