Trigonella foenum-graecum | Sicklefruit Fenugreek. Originated in … Southern Europe,Asia | Various
Trigonella foenum-graecum belongs to the plant family LEGUMINOSÆ and Genus Trigonella This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Trigonella foenum-graecum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Trigonella foenum-graecum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Trigonella foenum-graecum sicklefruit fenugreek is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Trigonella foenum-graecum have a strongly resinous aroma.
Leaves of the plant Trigonella foenum-graecum have a smell of strongly scented and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Resinous | Strong
Trigonella foenum-graecum has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an anorexia remedy, as a febrifuge, as a galactagogue and as a gynecologic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Sicklefruit fenugreek is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the seeds.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.