Are Basil and Trigonella Foenum Graecum in the same botanical family?

No — Basil is Lamiaceae and Trigonella Foenum Graecum is Fabaceae.

Can you substitute Basil for Trigonella Foenum Graecum?

They come from different families (Lamiaceae and Fabaceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Basil vs Trigonella Foenum Graecum

Ocimum basilicum · Trigonella foenum-graecum

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Primary use: culinary

Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide. In Western cuisine, the generic term "basil" refers to the variety also known as Genovese basil or sweet basil. Basil is native to tropical…

Trigonella Foenum Graecum

Trigonella foenum-graecum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Trigonella
Primary use: culinary

Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its leaves and seeds are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent, and have been used as a culina…

At a glance

· Different families — Lamiaceae vs Fabaceae.
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Basil: D; Trigonella Foenum Graecum: D.