Trigonella caerulea

Trigonella caerulea, also known as blue fenugreek, is a plant species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the mountainous regions of the Caucasus, but is now widely cultivated in Europe and Asia.

Description

Trigonella caerulea is an annual herb with a height of 30-60 cm. The leaves are trifoliate, with oblong-linear leaflets. The flowers are blue-violet, and the fruit is a pod with yellow-brown seeds.

Cultivation and uses

Trigonella caerulea is cultivated for its leaves, which are used as a herb in Georgian cuisine. The seeds are also used as a spice and have a flavor similar to that of the related fenugreek. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its supposed health benefits.

Taxonomy

The genus name Trigonella is derived from the Latin words 'tri', meaning three, and 'gonia', meaning angle, in reference to the shape of the plant's flowers. The species name caerulea means 'blue', referring to the color of the flowers.

See also

• List of culinary herbs and spices
• List of plants used in herbalism

References

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