Genus Sesamum (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical African and Indian herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sesamum is a genus of tropical African and Indian herbs with edible seeds commonly known as sesame seeds.
- The genus Sesamum is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its nutritious seeds and oil.
- Sesamum indicum, a species within the genus Sesamum, is one of the most widely cultivated sesame plants in the world.
- The genus Sesamum is characterized by its annual or perennial herbs with tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
- In traditional medicine, the genus Sesamum has been used for centuries to treat various ailments due to its medicinal properties.