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Bixa orellana - achiote plant Great dye!! Achiote,Bixa orellana,Costa Rica,Tortuguero Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Bixa orellana - achiote plant

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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".

Similar species: Malvales
Species identified by NattyOne
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Uploaded Mar 9, 2020. Captured Aug 3, 2018 17:09.
  • Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
  • f/3.2
  • 1/251s
  • ISO160
  • 4.5mm