Bixa orellana from Bangalore-GS22012022-1

Gurcharan Singh

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Jan 22, 2022, 3:52:47 AM1/22/22

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Bixa orellana photographed from Bangalore, 20-9-2015

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

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Gurcharan Singh

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Jan 22, 2022, 3:53:43 AM1/22/22

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

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Jan 22, 2022, 3:55:11 AM1/22/22

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

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Mahadeswara

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Jan 22, 2022, 10:56:45 PM1/22/22

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The ID is correct. It is a very useful plant . Fruits are used in preparation of edible colouring matter for colouring food and also Sindhur. commonly known as Arnatto and Lipstick tree.

Gurcharan Singh

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Jan 23, 2022, 2:36:00 AM1/23/22

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Thanks Mahadeswara ji

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