Flower of achiote (Bixa orellana).

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Flower of achiote (Bixa orellana). The seeds of achiote are a source of the natural food color annatto. Various parts of the plant have been used as natural remedies for conditions such as sunstroke, headaches, and diabetes.

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Location: Massachusetts,
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