Common names:
Annatto
Achiote
Urucum
Aploppas
Lipstick Plant
Colorau
Uruku

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Variegated
Fruit:Showy
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:Russet
Flower Size:1"-2"
Flower Time:Winter
Uses:Flowering Tree
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets

Bixa orellana. The seeds are the source of the condiment annatto

Comments:
Posted by Dutchlady1 (Sunny Naples, Florida - Zone 10a) on Jul 2, 2013 2:59 AM

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