| Common Name | Sesame |
| Scientific Name | Sesamum indicum |
| Plant Type | Annual herbaceous plant |
| Height | 1 to 5 feet (30 to 150 cm) |
| Leaves | Lanceolate, serrated, arranged alternately |
| Flower Color | White to pale pink or purple |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Seed Pod | Capsule, dehiscent, splits open when ripe |
| Seed Size | Small, oval, about 1-2 mm in diameter |
| Seed Color | Light brown, dark brown, or white |
| Oil Content | 45-60% oil by weight |
| Nutritional Value | High in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids |