Annatto Plant - Bixa Orellana, Lipstick tree Wandering Jew Where and why would you

Where and why would you grow such plants

Sun exposure: Full Sun

Drought Tolerant: Requires very little water once established

Adds a dramatic splash of color with its bright red-orange flowers

Annatto Plant - Bixa Orellana, Lipstick tree Wandering Jew Where and why would youAnnatto is an orange red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana) native to tropical regions from Mexico to Brazil. It is often used to impart a yellow or orange color to foods, but sometimes also for its flavor and aroma. Its scent is described as "slightly peppery with a hint of nutmeg" and flavor as "slightly nutty, sweet and peppery". The color of annatto comes from various carotenoid pigments, mainly