Sesamum radiatum is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame. It is known by the English common names benniseed, black benniseed, black sesame, and vegetable sesame. In Nigeria it is known locally as ewe atura, which translates to "leaves that bring relaxation and health to the body". It is used in Africa as a leafy vegetable. It is used medicinally as a laxative, an antidote to scorpion venom, and to treat sprains and ease childbirth. In rural Benin it is cultivated, mainly by women, and it contributes significantly to household income.