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Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

fenugreek (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Trigonella foenum-graecum is grown for its seeds, which are a culinary spice.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 fenugreek / Trigonella foenum-graecum: _Trigonella foenum-graecum_ is grown for its seeds, which are a culinary spice.

Flowers

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 fenugreek / Trigonella foenum-graecum: Flowers

The fruit of Trigonella foenum-graecum is an elongated pod containing up to 20 seeds.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 fenugreek / Trigonella foenum-graecum: The fruit of _Trigonella foenum-graecum_ is an elongated pod containing up to 20 seeds.

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