Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Categories: Violales | Trees
Achiote
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| Bixa orellana |
The achiote, or achiotl (Bixa orellana) is a tree from the tropical regions of the Americas (known also by its Tupi name of urucum). It is best known as the source of annatto.
"Achiote paste" is a name for the spice mixture recado rojo.
This plant is sometimes used by the natives of Brazil to make lipstick.
Categories: Violales | Trees
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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