Annatto Achiote / Lipstick plant Bixa orellana is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America where it is a prized plant for its colour, as a paint, dye for food and textiles and a spice. Its rich red orange colour comes from a waxy coating around its seeds that are encased by a lovely red fluffy pod. As a child I loved picking these pods and being so delighted to use a little paint brush and paint myself with its bright orange colour. Natural lipstick that is also tasty! I currently ha

achiote tree (Bixa orellana) native to tropical regions, the annatto seeds are used as condiment

What Are Annatto Seeds? Uses, Health Effects, and Scientific Evidence