Hard Vetch, Barn vetch

Vicia monantha

Physical Characteristics

Vicia monantha is a ANNUAL. 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

Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[2, 46, 61]. The thick floury lentil-like seeds can be boiled as a vegetable or used as a flavouring and thickener in soups[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known