SESAME SEEDS

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