From Old World to New World Plant Migration to the New World  Black-eyed pea Vigna unguiculata unguiculata George Washington Carver minded his peas.  Cola nut Cola nitida From a traditional gift comes the cola drink.  Cotton Gossypium sp. Cotton's origins are lost in history.  Okra Abelmoschus esculentus A traditional vegetable finds new uses.  Peanut Arachis hypogaea The world-traveling peanut wins north and south.  Sesame Sesamum indicum Sesame-- a cooking oil that keeps on and on.  Sorghum Sorghum bicolor Sorghum-- more than just chicken feed.  Watermelon Cirtulus lanatus Thirsty? Look for watermelon!