Trigonella arabica
Delile
Wild arabian fenugreek
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Description
A perennial herb of the pea family native to Mediterranean climates, growing in arid regions including the Sinai and Negev deserts.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a condiment for clarified butter and as a general seasoning spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a condiment for clarified butter. They are also used for seasoning.
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Distribution
It grows in Mediterranean climate plants. It grows in the Sinai and Negev desert areas. It can grow in arid places. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Syria, USA,
Notes
There are about 70 Trigonella species.
Also Known As
Handagog, Hwajeh, Nafal
References (6)
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
- Bailey, C. and Danin, A., 1981, Bedouin Plant Utilization in Sinai and the Negev. Economic Botany 35(2): 145-162
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 111
- Fl. Arabie petree 86. 1830
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 29th April 2011]
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- Tukan, S. K., et al, 1998, The use of wild edible plants in the Jordanian diet. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 49:225-235
