Medicago polyceratia
(L.) Trautv.
Wild Fenugreek
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Description
A herb of the legume family adapted to Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
It is used as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Britain, Central Asia, Europe, France, Greece, India, Iran, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Spain*, Sweden, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
Chickpea rust can grow on this species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chini, Khanda rore, Sainji
References (5)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 652 (As Trigonella polyceratia)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 201 (As Trigonella polyceratia)
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 38 (As Trigonella polyceratia)
- Sp. pl. 2:777. 1753 (As Trigonella polyceratia)
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 80 (As Trigonella polyceratia)
