Sesamum Indicum (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sesamum indicum has been an important crop in East India for thousands of years, used in cooking and traditional medicine.
- The seeds of sesamum indicum are an excellent source of oil and are often pressed to produce sesame oil.
- Sesamum indicum plants grow to be around three feet tall and have small white or purple flowers.
- In some Indian cuisines, sesamum indicum seeds are used as a spice or added on top of naan bread for flavor.
- The benniseed, or seed, of sesamum indicum is rich in nutrients and is often eaten as a healthy snack.