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Sesamum indicum
sesame
Other common names
benegingelly
see moregingelly-oil plant
halvah
oil plant
oily-grain plant
sesamum
simsim
teel-oil plant
teet-oil plant
Synonyms
Sesamum orientaleBotanical details
- Family
- Pedaliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Sesamum
- Name status
Correct
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