Sesamum indicum

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Other common names

bene, gingelly, gingelly-oil plant, halvah, oil plant, oily-grain plant, sesamum, simsim, teel-oil plant, teet-oil plant

Synonyms

Sesamum orientale

Botanical Details

Family
Pedaliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Name Status
Correct