Vicia japonica

Physical Characteristics

Vicia japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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 - northern China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

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

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known