Common Vetch
Vicia sativa
Family: FabaceaeNative: Europe, North Africa, and West AsiaIdentified: Apr 5, 2026
A nitrogen-fixing herbaceous annual with climbing stems, pinnate leaves ending in branched tendrils, and small, pea-like purple or pink flowers.
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Requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and generally survives on natural rainfall, often used as a cover crop or green manure.