Purple Vetch

Vicia benghalensis

Physical Characteristics

Vicia benghalensis is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) at a fast rate.The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe. N. Africa. Naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known