Vicia tetrasperma
Vicia tetrasperma | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Vicia |
Species: | V. tetrasperma |
Binomial name | |
Vicia tetrasperma (L.) Schreb. | |
Synonyms | |
Vicia tetrasperma (L.) Moench |
Vicia tetrasperma (smooth tare, smooth vetch, lentil vetch, sparrow vetch) is a species from the large genus Vicia.
Description
Vicia tetrasperma is an annual plant growing up to 60 cm long. The leaflets are 10 to 20mm and with in 4 to 6 pairs ending with a simple tendril. The flowers are in 1 to 2 flowered racemes, each flower about 4 mm long and pale blue. Four seeds are produced in a pod of 12 to 15 mm long.[1]
Distribution
This vetch is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and it can be found on other continents as an introduced species.
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Habitat
Grassy places, local.[1]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- GRIN Species Profile
- Washington Burke Museum
- Missouri Plants Photo Profile
- AgroAtlas Economic Plants
- Photo gallery
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