Τριγονέλλα η ελληνική
Etymology of Trigonella foenum-graecum: The name of the genus, "Trigonella", is a Latinized diminutive of the Ancient Greek word "τρίγωνον" [trigonon], which means "triangle", for "triangular", a reference to the appearance of the corolla of the flower. "Foenum-graecum" derives from Latin "faenum" meaning "hay" and "Graecum" meaning "Greek", hence "Greek hay", referring to both the intensive hay fragrance of the dried herb and its origin (it was initially recorded on Greek territory).
In Cyprus, it is believed to exist about 8 Trigonella taxa, of which surprisingly half of them grow exclusively in occupied northern Cyprus because it is a rare phenomenon to record a species in Cyprus that grows exclusively in the northern part of the island.
Trigonella foenum-graecum is an uncommon plant in Cyprus. It is encountered at a very low altitude of up to 50 metres above sea level, in the peninsula of Karpasia, the eastern Paphos region and the Limassol region. Trigonella foenum-graecum blooms from February until April.
How to identify Trigonella foenum-graecum:
Foenum-graecum's valves or pod openly veined; the plant is between 15-50 cm high; its petals are yellowish-white.
