Sesame Seed · 나이지리아

Scientific Name Sesamum indicum Common Name Sesame, Benne Family Pedaliaceae Origin Sub-Saharan Africa and India Seed Size 2 to 4 mm in length Seed Color White, black, red, brown, or tan Seed Shape Oval, slightly flattened Seed Texture Smooth, slightly glossy Oil Content 45-60% oil content Plant Height 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) Growth Habit Erect, herbaceous annual plant