Common Name: Annatto Alternate names include Achiote, Achuete, Bija, Latkhan, Lipstick Tree, Natural Color E1606, and Roucou. Scientific Name: Bixa orellana The tree is named after Francisco de Orellana, a Spanish explorer who first encountered the indigenous Amazon people adorned in annatto paint. Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient…