Common Vetch
Scientific Name: Vicia sativa
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Native Region: Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa

Brief Description
A nitrogen-fixing climbing herbaceous plant with compound leaves ending in branched tendrils. It features pea-like flowers that are typically purple or pink and distinct notched leaflets.
Care Instructions
This plant thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during spring growth. As a climbing vine, it requires a trellis or surrounding vegetation for support.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-04-05T12:59:00.978312