Materia Medica

Bixa orellana Annatto with pink flowers and red seed pods
Annatto (Bixa orellana) — Achiote, Lipstick Tree
A whole-plant guide to annatto, also called achiote, covering identification, colorful seeds, culinary and traditional uses, plant pigments, research context, growing notes, cultural history and safety. Read more...
Maranta arundinacea Arrowroot plant with broad leaves
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) — Bermuda Arrowroot, Obedience Plant
A whole-plant guide to true arrowroot, Maranta arundinacea, covering identification, rhizomes, traditional starch production, culinary use, cultivation, historical context and safety. Read more...