Lipstick Tree (Bixa orellana L.)

Origin: Tropical America

Trees grow up to 30 feet tall.  The bright red seeds have been made into what is called Arnotto Dye, which has been used to color candy, chocolate, lipstick, paint, soap, etc. 

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