Branched Fenugreek
Trigonella ramosa
F. Schaumburg, Cassel (Vorwort),France. Ministère de l'intérieur. n 50069372,Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925 Barnim, Adalbert Johann Baptist von, baron Hartmann, Eduard von, 1842-1906,Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood), 1817-1892 Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917 Bentham, George, 1800-1884. Handbook of the British flora,Fitch, W. H. (Walter Hood), 1817-1892,Mörch, O. A. L. (Otto Andreas Lowson), 1828-1878,Clementi, Giuseppe, 1812-1873,M A Maugebet
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Trigonella
- Species:
- Trigonella ramosa
- USDA Symbol:
- TRRA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds may benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI