Lipsticktree Flower and Fruit
NameLipsticktree Flower and Fruit
Species NameBixa orellana
Common NameLipsticktree, Achiote
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesThe distinctive pink-lavender flower with numerous prominent stamens and the developing spiky, reddish fruit pods, which are the source of annatto dye. This image focuses on reproductive structures rather than the overall plant form or bonsai characteristics.
Description
This image displays a vibrant pink-lavender flower and developing spiky, reddish fruit pods of the Lipsticktree (*Bixa orellana*). It is a close-up of a plant's reproductive structures, not a complete bonsai specimen, therefore the assigned bonsai style is a placeholder to meet structural requirements.
