Vicia heptajuga

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Basic Information

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae

Genus: vicia

Plant ID (slug): vicia-heptajuga

Numeric ID: 25114

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Vicia heptajuga is a PERENNIAL. 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

E. Asia - Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Vicia heptajuga