Sesamum radiatum Schumach. & Thonn.
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
Sesamum
Sesamum radiatum is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame. It 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. © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
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- Parent Taxon
- Sesamum
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 530d4cb2-27b4-4530-87fd-bf4e0d44563e
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility