Achiote (Arnatto)
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| Scientific name | Bixa orellana |
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| Family | Bixaceae |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Bixa |
| Order | Malvales |
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| ID | 2470672 |
About Achiote (Arnatto)
Achiote is a shrub native to a region between northern South America and Mexico. Bixa orellana is grown in many countries worldwide. The tree is best known as the source of annatto, a natural orange-red condiment obtained from the waxy arils that cover its seeds.
