Annatto Achiote (Bixa orellana) _tab_cattleyguavas Cold-hardy down to Zone 7

Cold-hardy down to Zone 7

These leaves are also used in traditional medicine

spinach-like flavor and can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries

or the Spanish term

Annatto Achiote (Bixa orellana) _tab_cattleyguavas Cold-hardy down to Zone 7Vibrant Natural Dye and Spice Common Names: Annatto, Achiote, Lipstick Tree, Urucum, Roucou Family: Bixaceae Origin: Tropical Americas Annatto (Bixa orellana), also known as Achiote or the Lipstick Tree, is a tropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas, prized for its bright red seeds used as a natural dye and spice. The seeds, contained within spiny red pods, produce a vivid yellow to orange dye, traditionally used for coloring food,