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Sesame

Physical PropertySpecification
Botanical NameSesamum indicum
Common NameSesame
Plant TypeAnnual flowering plant
FamilyPedaliaceae
Height1 to 2 meters (3.3 to 6.6 feet)
StemErect, branched, square, and hairy
LeavesLanceolate to ovate, green, arranged oppositely or alternately
FlowersTubular, bell-shaped, white to pink or purple
Seeds (Used Part)Small, flat, oval seeds
Seed Size2 to 4 mm in length
Seed ShapeOval, flattened, slightly pointed at one end
Seed ColorWhite, black, brown, or golden (varies by variety)
OdorMild, nutty (intensifies when roasted)