Ziggurat clover, ground, organic - 100g

Trigonella caerulea (syn. Zigerklee, Zigerkraut, Zigainerkraut, Käseklee, Brotklee, Blauer Steinklee)Herb ground, from certified organic farming

Ziggurat clover (Trigonella caerulea) is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It grows up to 30 to 80 cm high and has characteristic, three-part, pinnate leaves. The small flowers, which appear between June and August, are blue to purple in colour and form dense, head-shaped inflorescences. The plant forms elongated legumes whose seeds contain essential oils that are responsible for the typical flavour.

Indication

Pleasantly spicy, similar to the closely related fenugreek, but milder

Use

popular in Eastern and Southern Europe for spice mixtures, seasoning salt, cheese making, stews, sauces and meat dishes