Sesamum zanguebarium

Family: Pedaliaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground. It has trailing stems that can be up to 2.1 m long. They are hairy. The leaves are oblong to oval with large teeth or lobes. They are 1-5 cm long by 0.6-4 cm wide. They are hairy. The flowers are pink or mauve. They often have streaks or dots. The fruit are 1.5-2.6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The seeds are oval and slightly 4 angled.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on sandy land near the seashores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dicerocaryum zanguebarium (Lour.) Merr.; Martynia zanguebarica Lour.; and others