Trigonella glabra

Thunb.

Egyptian fenugreek

FabaceaeLeaves
Trigonella glabra
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Trigonella glabra
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

The leaves are eaten raw as a salad.

Where to Find It

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Bahrain, Kuwait, Middle East, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen

How to Identify

An herb in the Fabaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions, with edible leaves.

Names & Synonyms

Nafal, quTeifah

References (1)
  • Norton, J., et al, 2009, An Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. UNESCO Office in Doha.

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