*Methi-fenugreek-trigonella foenum graeceum-vendayadm-seed fenugreek is an annual herb with light green leaves and small white flowers. It's of the pea family (Fabaceae) and also known as greek hay (Trigonella foenum-graecum). The fenugreek plant stands erect at two to three feet tall, and the seed pods contain 10-20 small, flat, yellow-brown, pungent and aromatic seeds.fenugreek seeds have a somewhat bitter taste, similar to celery, maple syrup or burnt sugar, and are often used to make medicin