Yes, sesame seeds, specifically the plant Sesamum indicum, do flower.
Sesame Plant Flowers
The sesame plant (Sesamum indicum), from which we obtain sesame seeds, produces flowers before producing seeds. These flowers are typically white, although variations in color exist, including white, yellow, or even black. Another species, Sesamum radiatum (benniseed), features deep pink flowers. The color of the flower does not directly correlate to the color of the resulting seeds.
- Flower Color: White, yellow, or black (Sesamum indicum)
- Flower Color (Benniseed): Deep pink (Sesamum radiatum)
- Seed Production: Follows flowering.
The reference material states: "Readily available species include Sesamum indicum L, commonly called sesame seeds, which produces white flowers with white, yellow, or black seeds and Sesamum radiatum, commonly called benniseed, which produces deep pink flowers with black seeds."
