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Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish alholva
French Fenugrec
German Bockshornklee

Similar Species in Trigonella

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Blue Fenugreek
Trigonella caerulea
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Egyptian fenugreek
Trigonella glabra
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Sickle-fruited Fenugreek
Trigonella balansae
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Trailing fenugreek
Trigonella procumbens
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fenugreek?
The scientific name of Fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum. It belongs to the genus Trigonella.
Where does Fenugreek live?
Fenugreek is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (24 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does Fenugreek belong to?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) belongs to the genus Trigonella, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Fenugreek belong to?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Fenugreek?
The closest relatives of Fenugreek in the genus Trigonella include Blue Fenugreek, Egyptian fenugreek, Sickle-fruited Fenugreek, Trailing fenugreek.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Trigonella — 5 Species

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Blue Fenugreek
Trigonella caerulea
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Egyptian fenugreek
Trigonella glabra
NE
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Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum
NE
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Sickle-fruited Fenugreek
Trigonella balansae
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Trailing fenugreek
Trigonella procumbens
NE
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