This neotropical, fast-growing perennial tree, valued for its seeds rich in ... As many as 400 farmers are involved in the cultivation of Bixa Orellana in 1,240 acres from Rampachodavaram to ...

Annatto (Bixa orellana), also known as achiote, urucum, and bija, is a small shrub or tree native to Central and South America. It is primarily grown for its vibrant reddish-orange seeds ...