Trigonella caerulea
Trigonella caerulea
Trigonella caerulea (pronunciation: tri-go-nel-la cae-ru-lea), commonly known as blue fenugreek, is a plant species in the family Fabaceae. It is used as a culinary herb in some traditional cuisines and has been investigated for potential health benefits.
Etymology
The genus name Trigonella is derived from the Latin words 'tri', meaning 'three', and 'gonia', meaning 'angle', referring to the triangular shape of the plant's flowers. The species name caerulea is Latin for 'blue', referring to the color of the flowers.
Description
Trigonella caerulea is an annual herb with a height of 30-60 cm. The leaves are trifoliate, with each leaflet being oblong-ovate and 2-5 cm long. The flowers are blue and appear in the summer.
Culinary uses
The leaves of Trigonella caerulea are used as a culinary herb, similar to fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). They are used in the traditional cuisines of Georgia and Azerbaijan, where they are known as utskho suneli and qəhvəyi çöyərəsi respectively.
Medicinal uses
Trigonella caerulea has been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. It has been investigated for its potential anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trigonella caerulea
- Wikipedia's article - Trigonella caerulea
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