Achiote - Bixa dwarf Cut into cross sections the

Cut into cross sections the fruits make attractive garnishes for sweet and savory dishes particularly seafood dishes

produced by a microscopic structure similar to iridescent bird and butterfly wings

Berries start out red and develop blue hues as they ripen

this mango fruit is unique because it is not beaked like other types of mangoes

Achiote - Bixa dwarf Cut into cross sections theAlso known as Annatto or the Lipstick tree, originates from South America and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia. It is very popular in Philippine cooking. Grows and a dense small tree or shrub. The heart shaped fruits are brown or reddish brown at maturity, and are covered with short stiff hairs. When fully mature the fruits split open exposing the numerous dark red seeds. While the fruit itself is not edible, the orange red pulp that