Sesamum indicum L.

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Sesamum indicum	Au: L.
Pedal iaceae
Benny Seed (to Bahamians), Sesame (to Americans).
Herb that grows to about a meter tall. Specimens with white to
pinkish zygomorphic flowers and capsule like fruits.
Seymours settlement. North of the Columbus Monument road, on the
eastern side of the Queen's Highway, in a disturbed Held up by the
derelict houses.
23°39- 48"N
Longitude
75°20’ 12" W
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The plant is grown for the seeds which are used to make Benny Cakes.
This plant was not listed as occuring on Long Island, according to Corrcll
and Correll (1982).
Laurel Richey
98-217 Duplicates 8 Date August 10, 1998
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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