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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Achiote silvestre
- Common Name
- Wild annatto
- Family
- BIXACEAE
- 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
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion