Native to North Africa, western Asia, and Europe. Also known as "Common Vetch."
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Narrow-Leaved Vetch
Genus species:
Vicia sativa
Common Names:
Narrow-Leaved Vetch, Garden Vetch, Common Vetch
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Herbaceous or woody plants; leaves alternate or basal, simple or compound, stipulate, the petiole and petiolule base typically swollen; flowers bisexual, mostly irregular, in various clusters; fruit a legume.
Seed Type
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Native
Category:
Vine
Flower Color:
Pink/Red
Identified by:
J.D. Mancini
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