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Vicia orobus

upright vetch

Other common names
wood bitter vetch
wood pea
see morewood vetch
bitter vetch
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Vicia

Genus description

Vicia are annuals, herbaceous perennials or climbers; leaves may be simple or divided into many small leaflets, often ending in a tendril. The yellow, purple, white or pink, pea-like flowers are produced in small clusters on the stem or in larger, upright sprays

Name status

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