Fruits of Bixa orellana. Photo by C. Gracie.

Title

Fruits of Bixa orellana. Photo by C. Gracie.
Creator(s)

C. A. Gracie
Publisher

NYBG
Description

Open fruit capsule of Bixa orellana, based on Mori et al. 27000 from Saba, Netherlands Antilles. Notice the red seeds.
Specimens

Specimen - 933696, S. A. Mori 27000, Bixa orellana L., Bixaceae (220.0), Magnoliophyta; West Indies, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Saba
Taxonomy

Bixa orellana L.
Copyright Statement

Copyright 2007 Carol Ann Gracie. All rights reserved.
Image Type

Field photograph
Subject Part

Seed
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