Sesamum indicum
Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3, years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa. S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail.
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sésamo negro
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sésamo blanco
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ajonjolí negro
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Sesamum indicum
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sesame, (Sesamum indicum), erect annual plant of the family Pedaliaceae, grown since antiquity for its seeds, which are used as food and flavouring and from which a prized oil is extracted. Widely cultivated, the sesame plant is found in most of the tropical, subtropical, and southern temperate areas of the world.
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sesamum indicum common name
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Sesame
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Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very popular in the diet. Sesame seeds are rich in protein and lipids and have many health benefits.
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General: Sesame (Sesamum orientale) is an introduced annual broadleaf plant that grows 5–6 ft ( cm) tall. It produces a 1–2 in (–5cm) long white, bell-shaped inflorescence growing from the leaf axils (where the leaf stalk joins the stem).
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Learn about sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family, with various names, uses, and health benefits. Find chapters and articles on sesame seed production, composition, and properties from different regions and sources.
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