Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cassia
ID:
1055885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 13 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055223



Common Names

  • Cassia Fennel
  • Cassia-fennel
  • Cassia-leaved Fennel


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Description

Trigonella cassia (also called Cassia Fennel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has trifoliate leaves, and its flowers are white, pink or purple. It is native to the Middle East, and it grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trigonella cassia is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a culinary herb, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigonella cassia is a small, white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, light-brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light-brown in color.

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Where to Find Trigonella cassia

Trigonella cassia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and fields.

Species in the Trigonella genus

Trigonella glabra, Trigonella media, Trigonella spicata, Trigonella spruneriana, Trigonella strangulata, Trigonella velutina, Trigonella caelesyriaca, Trigonella calliceras, Trigonella emodi, Trigonella kotschyi, Trigonella suavissima, Trigonella adscendens, Trigonella afghanica, Trigonella aphanoneura, Trigonella capitata, Trigonella cedretorum, Trigonella cylindracea, Trigonella edelbergii, Trigonella elliptica, Trigonella filipes, Trigonella freitagii, Trigonella gharuensis, Trigonella gracilis, Trigonella heratensis, Trigonella ionantha, Trigonella kafirniganica, Trigonella koeiei, Trigonella late-alata, Trigonella laxiflora, Trigonella laxissima, Trigonella lipskyi, Trigonella marco-poloi, Trigonella podlechii, Trigonella pycnotricha, Trigonella salangensis, Trigonella stenocarpa, Trigonella subenervis, Trigonella teheranica, Trigonella turkmena, Trigonella uncinata, Trigonella verae, Trigonella xeromorpha, Trigonella disperma, Trigonella lilacina, Trigonella cachemiriana, Trigonella bactriana, Trigonella astroides, Trigonella ramosissima, Trigonella dasycarpa, Trigonella aristata,

Species in the Fabaceae family