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Achiote seeds- Bixa orellana Shown by mayan villager, close to Uxmal ruins in Yucatan peninsule, Mexico. Achiote,Bixa orellana,Geotagged,Mexico,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Achiote seeds- Bixa orellana

Shown by mayan villager, close to Uxmal ruins in Yucatan peninsule, Mexico.

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The Achiote

Achiote is a shrub or small tree originating from the tropical region of the Americas. The name derives from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, "āchiotl" [aːˈt͡ʃiot͡ɬ]. It is also known as Aploppas, and its original Tupi name "uruku".

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Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2022. Captured Sep 10, 2011 22:33 in 89F2+F5 Santa Elena, Yuc., Mexico.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.4
  • 10/800s
  • ISO125
  • 34.15mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.