Flore pittoresque et médicale des Antilles, ou, Histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies françaises, anglaises, espagnoles, et portugaises, Paris, Ches l'Editeur, 1833, botany, medicinal plants, pictorial works, West Indies, The illustration features a detailed botanical study of the sesame plant, labeled 'Sésame d'Orient.' It showcases the plant's leaves, flowers, and seed pods. The elongated, green leaves are depicted with careful attention to their shape and texture. The flowers are illustrated in a tubular form, with delicate shading that highlights their structure. Below the flowers, the oval-shaped seed pods hang, showing the potential for sesame seeds within. Additional elements, such as smaller botanical illustrations of seeds and leaf structures, are included to enhance the overall understanding of the plant's anatomy. This artwork emphasizes the beauty and intricacy of the sesame plant, commonly recognized for its culinary uses.