Sesame
Botanical name: Pedaliaceae
Sesame
Botanical name: Pedaliaceae
Species of Sesame
Pterodiscus
Sesamum
The sesamum genus comprises erect annual herbs, some of which are cultivated as crops. Their seeds have a variety of edible uses including oils, flour, and can be roasted. Some species are used for soap-making and sunscreen. These hairy self-pollinators are believed to have been cultivated since 2,500 B.C.
Ceratotheca
Ceratotheca is a genus of plants in the family Pedaliaceae comprising about five species native to worldwide tropical areas and to southern Africa.
Dicerocaryum
Uncarina
Uncarina are flowering, deciduous plants that grow as shrubs or small trees and are native only to Madagascar. They all have hooked seed pods; their scientific name Uncarina is derived from the Greek word unca, which means "hooked". They can be grown in pots or gardens, and many species are domesticated for that purpose, but domestication severely stunts their growth compared to wild specimens.
Scientific Classification
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