Trigonella

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At-A-Glance Information

This genus is primarily native to the Canary Islands, southern Europe, non-tropical regions of Africa, western and central Asia, India, and Australia. It produces herbaceous flowering plants with green foliage and pea-shaped flowers.

Trigonella Species and Varietals

The genus Trigonella is a member of the plant family Fabaceae, and includes 140 species. The growing zones for these plants vary depending on the species; for more information, consult the information below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Trigonella caerulea (Blue Fenugreek, Blue Melilot)
This annual species reaches between 12 and 24 inches tall when mature and in bloom. Plants produce light blue to light purple flowers in April through May in the plant's native range. Blue Fenugreek is used in Georgian cuisine; seeds, pods and leaves are used. The smell and taste of this species' parts is similar to common Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). In Switzerland, it is used to flavor a traditional cheese (Schabziger).

​Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)
This annual species of flowering plants is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. Leaves and seeds are commonly used in southeast Asian and Indian cooking in small quantities. These plants are also used as livestock fodder. Leaves are eaten fresh or dried, a spice is made from seeds, and fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens are cooked as vegetables. It has a distinctly maple syrup smell.

Caring for Trigonella


Harvesting Fenugreek

Propagation

Bixia orellana seed pods are bright red.
When seeds are mature, seed pods will open.

Problems and Pests

?? plants are typically pest and disease free. For more information on common garden problems, including how to correct them, see the following links.
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Gallery

The blooming season of this plant (February–March) is celebrated with the Mustard Festival, a series of festivities in the wine country of California (Napa and Sonoma Counties).[13]

Videos

All about Lipstick Trees.
How to care for a Lipstick Tree in the garden.

Resources

Wikipedia: Trigonella