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Sesamum indicum
sesame
Other common names
gingellygingelly-oil plant
see morehalvah
oil plant
oily-grain plant
sesame
sesamum
simsim
teel-oil plant
teet-oil plant
Synonyms
Sesamum orientaleBotanical details
- Family
- Pedaliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Genus
Sesamum
- Name status
Correct
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