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unusual facts about vetch



Bitter vetch

Lathyrus linifolius, a species of pea, commonly called Bitter Vetch or Heath Pea

Bombus lucorum

The bumblebee visits many flowers, including many garden plants, as lavender, Hebe, Rhododendron, deadnettles, thistles, and vetches.

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

The park's high southern cliffs support species of vetch and primrose with Alpine characteristics which are unique in Nova Scotia.

Dan James Pantone

Lane Mountain Milk Vetch (Astragalus jaegerianus) is an endangered plant species endemic to the Mojave Desert in California.

L. niger

Lathyrus niger, the black pea, blackening flat pea and black bitter vetch, a perennial legume species native to Europe

Ludaš Lake

Several other rare plants found their shelter here, such as: Milk-vetch (Astragalus exscapus), wind flower (Pulsatilla pratensis), sage (Salvia austriaca), Herbaceous Periwinkle (Vinca herbacea), Golden Ragwort (Senecio doria).

Paul Mascarene

In August 1714, Vetch sent Mascarene and Captain Joseph Bennett, with a detachment of troops to Minas, located in the Grand-Pré region of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Vicia cracca

Owners of pet birds such as Budgerigars often use Cow Vetch as a nutritious food; the birds are especially fond of the seeds but may also eat the foliage.


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