Sesame: Lao
(Sesamum indicum)
Sesame is an erect, herbaceous, annual, broad-leaved plant, growing to 2.5 m in height. It is one of the oldest cultivated crops and mainly grown as a field crop for the seeds and especially oil extracted from the seeds.
Small white seed and small fruit. Caution required when harvesting, as pod tends to split open and release seeds.