Sesame. [File photo]

9. Sesame 芝麻

Sesame, introduced into China by Zhang, has many species, with most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa. Sesame indicum, the cultivated type which is edible, was originated in India.
芝麻由張騫帶入中國，品種繁多，多為野生，原產于非洲撒哈拉沙漠以南地區。人工培育的可食用芝麻品種原產于印度。