Sesame
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Sesame |
| Scientific name | Sesamum orientale |
| Taxonomic group | Pedaliaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants; Industrial products |
| Food plants | Oils; Seasonings |
Sesame. Originally domesticated in Africa, sesame is now widely grown in temperate and tropical regions. Oil pressed from the seeds is used in cooking as well as in paints, soaps, and as a lubricant. The seeds themselves are used in cooking many different kinds of foods.
