Sesamum indicum

• Common Names
  Sesame
• Synonyms
  Sesamum orientale, Volkameria orientalis, Anthadenia sesamoides
• Family
  Pedaliaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North, South

  Low Invasion Risk

  Passed using the Secondary Screening

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Forb/Herb
• Origin
  Africa
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  6
• Assessment Dates
  2015, 2026
• Counties
  Alachua, Lee, Leon, Marion, Miami-Dade, Polk, Washington
• Detailed Data
  • sesamum_indicum_wra_2015.pdf
  • climate_suitability_sesamum_indicum.pdf
  • sesamum_indicum_wra_2026.xlsx
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants