Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Bixa orellana
Collector Name:
Michael J. Balick
Collection Date:
August 21, 1998
Observers:
Daniel Balick, Adelin Peter, Albert Petrang, Alwis Shed
Island Group:
CAROLINE ISLANDS
County:
Madolenihmw Municipality
Locality:
Village of Ipwitk.
Plant Description:
Tree to 6 m with dbh 15 cm; flowers pink; fruits brown.
From Cultivated Plant:
Yes
Ethnobotanical Notes:
'Seeds: Food Colorant. Soft aril of seeds to color rice. Arils: Face paint. To paint face during fest ivals. '
Date of Record Creation:
November 5, 2013
Date of Last Update:
August 6, 2023
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