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| Family | Leguminosae. Fabaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Trigonella foenum-graecum |
| Common Names | Fenugreek. Greek hay. Greek clover. Methi. |
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| Size/Shape | May be branched. Not climbing. |
| Leaves | Trifoliate and the leaflets oblong-lanceolate, to 5 cm. |
| Flowers | Creamy, pea-like flowers. Its yellowish flowers 12 – 18 mm long (1 – 2) are in the leaf axils. |
| Blooming Season | Summer. June to August. |
| Fragrance | Richly scented flowers. Leaves are aromatic too. The leave's fragrance slightly resembles lovage. |
| Use | Both the leaves and seeds are used in cooking. Recipes:http://tinyurl.com/oah9t |
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| Propagation | Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow. Sow in spring. |
| Soil | This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. It will grow on a wide range of well drained soils. |
| Water | Dry or moist. Suitable for areas with insufficient moisture. |
| Light | Cannot grow in the shade. |
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| Source to Buy | Chilterns seeds (as Fenugreek). Banana Tree seeds (as Fenugreek). Grocery stores in spice section. |
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