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Sesamum radiatum

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Sesamum radiatum

Sesamum radiatum
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Overview

Sesamum radiatum is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame, and is known by the English common names benniseed, black benniseed, black sesame, and vegetable sesame. It is native to west and central Africa, has been cultivated since ancient times in Africa, and is sometimes also used in tropical Asia where it has become naturalized to a small extent.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Sesamum radiatum — CC BY-SA 4.0