Sesame

Sesamum indicum black seeds Pedaliaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Native distribution

India

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Description

This black-seeded variety has tasty, nutty-flavored seeds that are popular in Thai cooking. It is also used to make healthy Black Sesame oil, which is popular in much of Asia

USDA Hardiness Zone

11