Achiote - Bixa dwarf When roasted or fried in

When roasted or fried in oil they taste like chestnuts or cashews

The fruit of the Tahitian Lime is used in

these are followed by the fruits in late Summer and Autumn

Flowers appear between October and December

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

Achiote - Bixa dwarf When roasted or fried inAlso 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