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Bixa orellana, achiote plant The seeds for the dye Achiote,Bixa orellana,Costa Rica,Tortuguero Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bixa orellana, achiote plant

The seeds for the dye

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    Very beautiful shot Posted 5 years ago
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      Thank you Lisa Posted 5 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Mar 9, 2020. Captured Aug 3, 2018 17:11.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
  • f/3.2
  • 1/60s
  • ISO125
  • 4.5mm